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There are three types of solar eclipse, based on the degree of obscuration.

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Occurs when the lunar disk completely covers the solar disk and only the Sun’s corona remains visible.

Occurs when the Moon comes between Earth and the Sun, reducing the latter to a luminous ring.

Observed by anyone within the penumbra zone during an eclipse.