A solar eclipse occurs when the moon is positioned between Earth and the sun and casts a shadow over Earth. Solar eclipses only occur during a new moon phase, usually about twice a year, when the moon ...
The last total solar eclipse happened on April 8, 2024, covering areas of Mexico, the U.S. and Canada. Since then, the world has been treated to two partial solar eclipses, one March 29, 2025, and the ...