What is Solar Eclipse?A solar eclipse is a phenomenon that occurs when the
moon comes in the way of the sun’s light. The moon's shadow casts itself on Earth, blocking out the sun's light (as seen from Earth). #GKbyMilitaryChoice
The moon's shadow has two parts: a central region
(umbra) and an outer region
(penumbra).
Depending upon which part of the shadow passes over the Earth, one of three types of solar eclipses could be observed:
Total Solar Eclipse- The entire central portion of the sun is blocked out by the moon.
Partial Solar Eclipse- Only part of the sun's surface is blocked out.
Annular Solar Eclipse- The sun is covered in such a way that only a small ring-like sliver of light is seen from the sun's disc. This ring is known as the ring of fire.
An annular eclipse happens when the moon is farthest from Earth. As the moon is farther away from Earth, it seems smaller and is unable to block the entire view of the sun, because of which the ring-like structure could be observed.
