See the Sun Like Never Before: The Four Types of Solar Eclipses

Total Solar Eclipse: The Moon completely blocks the Sun's disk.

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Annular Solar Eclipse: The Moon passes in front of the Sun, but the Sun's disk is too large to be completely blocked.

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Hybrid Solar Eclipse: A rare type of solar eclipse that can either be total or annular, depending on the observer's location.

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Partial Solar Eclipse: The Moon only partially blocks the Sun's disk.

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Where and when to see the next solar eclipse: Visit NASA's website to find out.

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How to view a solar eclipse safely: Use special eclipse glasses or a solar filter.

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Solar eclipse myths: Solar eclipses are not bad luck and do not cause harm to pregnant women.

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The longest total solar eclipse in recorded history lasted 7 minutes and 31 seconds.

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The longest total solar eclipse in recorded history lasted 7 minutes and 31 seconds.

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