Earth’s moon is the perfect size and position to create a total solar eclipse visible from Earth. Mars’ two moons are not big enough to block out the sun. Total solar eclipses occur on Earth every one to two years and every 18 years, 11 days, and 8 hours due to the Saros cycle. You […]
Solar eclipses happen 2-5 times a year when the Moon passes between the Earth and Sun during a new moon. 5 in a year is rare, last occurring in 1935 and not expected again until 2206. Lunar eclipses occur when the Earth passes between the Moon and Sun, and there are four types of eclipses: […]
