Total Solar Eclipse

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Eclipse
gptkbp:affects animal behavior
gptkbp:can_be_explained by the alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun
by the laws of physics
gptkbp:can_be_forecasted using eclipse maps
gptkbp:can_be_live_streamed over the internet
gptkbp:can_be_photographed with special equipment
gptkbp:can_be_predicted using astronomical calculations
with high accuracy
gptkbp:can_be_used_to for educational purposes
gptkbp:can_be_witnessed by millions of people
gptkbp:can_cause temporary darkness
gptkbp:first_appearance solar corona
gptkbp:has a path of totality
totality phase
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Total Solar Eclipse
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:natural_wonder
spectacular event
rare astronomical event
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in by eclipse chasers
with festivals and events
gptkbp:is_considered a tourist attraction
gptkbp:is_described_as after the location of totality
gptkbp:is_different_from gptkb:Annular_Solar_Eclipse
Partial Solar Eclipse
gptkbp:is_documented_in in scientific journals
in historical records
gptkbp:is_influenced_by the Moon's distance from Earth
gptkbp:is_not_visible from all parts of the Earth
gptkbp:is_observed_in with the naked eye during totality
during specific dates
a narrow path on the Earth's surface
by astronomers and the public
by cultures worldwide
gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by public gatherings
a drop in temperature
a partial eclipse
gptkbp:is_part_of the Saros cycle
gptkbp:is_related_to lunar eclipses
gptkbp:is_studied_in for scientific research
gptkbp:is_visible_from specific geographic locations
gptkbp:lasts a few minutes to several hours
gptkbp:occurs_in the Moon completely covers the Sun
during a New Moon
in any location on Earth
multiple times in a century
gptkbp:rarity occurring approximately every 18 months
gptkbp:requires proper eye protection for viewing
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Eclipse
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4