Eclipses occur when the Moon moves into a position of direct alignment with the Sun and the Earth. There are two basic types of eclipses – lunar and solar.
Most people have seen at least a total eclipse of the moon.
It occurs when the entire Moon passes through Earth’s shadow. In this case, the Sun and Moon are on opposite sides of Earth. If you see a lunar eclipse (visible only at certain times at night with full moon) will see how brilliant disc of the moon will be blackened – sometimes you get a red-amber – for periods of one hour or more.
But lunar eclipse does not equal the magnificent spectacle far offered rare and wonderful month total eclipse when the Moon passes occurring directly through Sun and Earth. In those moments when the Moon passes between Earth and Moon can be seen how this “overlap” the Sun, the Moon’s dark cover all sun.
Although solar and lunar eclipses occur with a frequency comparable, though it is normal to witness the eclipse more monthly. This is because the dark moon can be seen anywhere from a half to Earth during the eclipse.