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Annular Eclipses
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What is the main difference between an annular eclipse and a total eclipse?
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In an annular eclipse, the Moon passes directly in front of the Sun, but does not completely block its light.
💡 Explanation:
During an annular eclipse, the Moon is not close enough to the Earth to completely block the Sun's light, resulting in a ring of sunlight visible around the Moon.