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

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

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Science, Physics

11th Grade - University

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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.

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What conditions must be met for a solar eclipse to take place?

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How many new moons occur in a year?

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

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What date does the total solar eclipse occur?

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Where will the total solar eclipse be visible?

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