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What happens when the moon blocks the sun

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A solar eclipse

Step-by-step explanation:

When the moon comes directly between the sun and earth, it causes a solar eclipse. This is when the moon casts a dark shadow onto Earth and starts covering up the sun during the daytime. A solar eclipse can be total or partial(the moon only covers up part of the sun).

Every year, there are 2 - 5 eclipses around the world. However, a total solar eclipse only happens every 18 months in a specific location on Earth.

Hundreds of people travel to see a total solar eclipse.

There are many videos online about solar eclipses, I suggest watching one or two to know more about them.

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This causes an eclipse of the Sun, or a solar eclipse

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