Annular Solar Eclipse

GPTKB entity

Statements (18)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Solar_Eclipse
gptkbp:can_be_dangerous_to_view_without Eye protection
gptkbp:can_be_observed_from Narrow path on Earth's surface
gptkbp:cause Ring of sunlight (annulus) visible
gptkbp:distinctFrom gptkb:Hybrid_Solar_Eclipse
gptkb:Partial_Solar_Eclipse
Total Solar Eclipse
gptkbp:does_not_cause Total darkness
gptkbp:duration Several minutes
gptkbp:frequency 1-2 times per year
gptkbp:has_been_observed_since Ancient times
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Annular Solar Eclipse
gptkbp:occurredIn Moon covers center of Sun
Moon is at or near apogee
gptkbp:predicts Eclipse cycles
gptkbp:requires Sun, Moon, and Earth alignment
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Solar_Eclipse
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6