Solar Eclipses

Draw a diagram showing the position of the Sun, Earth and Moon during a solar eclipse.

Why is it a remarkable coincidence that solar eclipses occur at all?

Why don't they occur once a month?

Draw diagrams to show 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th contact.

What are the following?

a) Bailey's Beads

b) The diamond ring

c) Totality

What can only be seen, without special equipment, during a solar eclipse?

Find out when the next solar eclipse is going to happen in England.