Different eclipses

Total solar

This eclipse occurs when the Sun is blocked entirely by the Moon.

Annular solar

This occurs when the Moon blocks out the Sun’s centre, leaving a ring of sunlight shining.

Partial solar

This occurs when the Moon only covers a segment of the Sun.

Partial lunar

This occurs when only part of the Moon enters Earth’s umbra.

Penumbral lunar

This occurs when the Moon passes through Earth’s penumbra, which is the outer and less dark region of the Earth’s shadow.

Total lunar

This occurs when the Moon passes in the Earth’s umbra (the central and darkest part of Earth’s shadow).