Northern Australia to experience rare total solar eclipse

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight and casting a shadow on Earth. At the center of this shadow, a total eclipse of the sun can be observed. The upcoming November 14th eclipse will travel across the Pacific Ocean, ending 800 kilometers west of Chile. It will be visible in northeastern Australia around 6:38 AM.

What celestial event occurs when the moon comes between the Earth and the Sun?

• Lunar eclipse

• Solar eclipse

• Meteor shower

• Comet sighting

What happens at the center of the shadow during a solar eclipse?

• Annular eclipse

• No eclipse

• Partial eclipse

• Total eclipse

On which date will the upcoming solar eclipse occur?

• December 21st

• November 14th

• October 10th

• January 1st

Where will the total eclipse be visible during the November 14th event?

• Northern Canada

• Western Europe

• Northeastern Australia

• Southern Africa

Where does the path of the November 14th eclipse end?

• West of Chile

• East of Japan

• North of Alaska

• South of New Zealand