solar eclipses

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf astronomer
gptkbp:canBe total solar eclipse
annular solar eclipse
hybrid solar eclipse
partial solar eclipse
gptkbp:cause temporary darkness
gptkbp:causedBy Moon passing between Earth and Sun
gptkbp:culturalSignificance various cultures
gptkbp:duration a few minutes
gptkbp:firstObserved gptkb:ancient_China
gptkbp:firstPhotographed 1851
gptkbp:frequency 2 to 5 per year
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label solar eclipses
gptkbp:nextMajorEvent April 8, 2024
gptkbp:observedBy gptkb:Earth
gptkbp:opposedBy lunar eclipse
gptkbp:predicts gptkb:Saros_cycle
gptkbp:requires new moon phase
gptkbp:studiedBy astronomer
gptkbp:usedFor studying solar corona
gptkbp:visibleOnlyFrom narrow path on Earth
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Saros_cycle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5