Solar eclipse 2016: total solar eclipse will sweep across Indonesia and Southeast Asia

The video explains that solar eclipses occur during a new moon when the moon's dark side faces Earth. Although new moons happen 13 times a year, solar eclipses are rare due to the moon's tilted orbit. A total solar eclipse will be visible in Indonesia and Southeast Asia on March 9th, with partial visibility in surrounding areas.

What is the necessary condition for a total solar eclipse to occur?

• The moon must be full.

• The Earth must be between the moon and the sun.

• The moon must be between the Earth and the sun.

• The sun must be directly overhead.

How many new moons typically occur in a year?

• 12

• 13

• 14

• 15

Why don't we see 13 solar eclipses each year?

• The moon is too small.

• The Earth rotates too quickly.

• The sun is too far away.

• The moon's orbit is tilted relative to Earth's orbit.

Where will the total solar eclipse on March 9th be visible?

• Europe

• South America

• North America

• Southeast Asia

What is the width of the area where the total solar eclipse will be visible on March 9th?

• 50 miles

• 100 miles

• 200 miles

• 150 miles