Napfogyatkozásoknak

Napfogyatkozásoknak, more commonly known as solar eclipses, are celestial events that occur when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, casting a shadow on the Earth's surface. This alignment can only happen during a new moon phase. There are several types of solar eclipses: total, annular, and partial. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon completely obscures the Sun, revealing the Sun's corona, its outer atmosphere. This breathtaking phenomenon is only visible from a narrow path on Earth, known as the path of totality. An annular solar eclipse happens when the Moon is farther away from Earth in its elliptical orbit, appearing smaller than the Sun. This results in a ring of sunlight, or annulus, remaining visible around the dark silhouette of the Moon. Partial solar eclipses occur when the Moon only partially covers the Sun. These are the most common types and can be observed over a much wider area than total or annular eclipses. Solar eclipses are predictable astronomical events, and their occurrences have been documented for millennia, playing a significant role in ancient mythologies and scientific observations. During a solar eclipse, it is crucial to never look directly at the Sun without proper eye protection, as doing so can cause severe and permanent eye damage. Specialized eclipse glasses or viewers are necessary for safe observation.