e here's your answer Solar Eclipse FactsWhen the Moon passes through the path between the Earth and the Sun blocking the Sun, a solar eclipse occurs. This occurs only during a New Moon phase. A New Moon is one that appears as if there is no Moon in the sky. The Moon appears this way because the Sun is behind it instead of in front. A solar eclipse can occur partially or totally.Interesting Solar Eclipse Facts:On average, there are no less than 2 and no more than 5 solar eclipses per year.Most solar eclipses are partial with a total solar eclipse occurring once every 1 and a half years.A total solar eclipse can last as long as 7 and a half minutes.If you are at the North or South Poles, you cannot view a total solar eclipse.The Sarcos Cycle refers to the repeating cycles of solar eclipses which occur every 18 years and 11 days.It is not WISE to look directly at a total solar eclipse and instead should be viewed through a pinhole projector.During a total solar eclipse, some animals tend to act confused or PREPARE for sleep.A total solar eclipse causes a decrease in TEMPERATURE of up to 20 degrees.In ancient times, people thought an eclipse was a sign that the gods were ANGRY or that bad things were about to happen.During a total solar eclipse day time looks more like twilight.The corona, the outer atmosphere of the sun, can only be seen during a total solar eclipse.After a total solar eclipse, it takes about an hour before total day light is restored.Because the Moon is slowly DRIFTING away from Earth, in about a million years a solar eclipse will not even be noticeable.An annular eclipse occurs when the Moon is too far from Earth therefore causing it to appear as a black circle surrounded by sunlightLooking directly at a total solar eclipse can cause total blindness.Hope this may help you....