Stunning image shows solar eclipse over Chesterfield
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The impressive image was captured by local photographer Nick Rhodes, from Hasland
A solar eclipse is when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun and obscures Earth’s view of the Sun, either totally or partially. A total eclipse sees the light from the sun completely blocked out, while a partial solar eclipse means the Moon only covers part of the sun, making it appear as though a chunk of the sun is missing.
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Solar eclipses are never visible from all parts of the world as the moon is a lot smaller than Earth and its shadow reaches only a few hundred miles. This means it can only be viewed by certain parts of the planet’s surface at a time.
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