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Eclipses in Indian Astronomy and Culture
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What is an eclipse?
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A partial or complete obscuration of the Sun or Moon by another celestial body
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An eclipse occurs when one celestial body passes in front of another, blocking the light from the latter. This can happen with the Sun, Moon, and Earth, resulting in solar and lunar eclipses.