Dark half of moon faces Earth during solar eclipse A solar eclipse is, by definition, when the moon passes directly between the Earth and the sun, contrary to the video's claim. It's exactly what ...

Earth, sun, moon ... is that we can't draw an accurate diagram as an aid to understanding. The whole problem is that, on the scale of the solar system, the Earth and moon are so close together ...

A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun, completely blocking the sun’s face. Those within the path of totality will see a total solar eclipse. People outside ...