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Eclipse of the Sun

Eclipse of the Sun occurs when the Moon blocks the Earth from the sunlight
either totally or partially. The size of the Moon is smaller than the Sun. Hence,
the shadow of the Moon formed is small and not large enough to fully cover
the Earth. This is the reason why the eclipse of the Sun can only be seen from a
small area on the surface of the Earth.

Matahari

Sun
Sunlight travels in a straight
line and cannot pass
through opaque objects like
the Moon.

Eclipse of the Sun can occur at least twice a year. The
eclipse of the Sun usually lasts for only a few minutes.

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