Solar Eclipse Collection (page 6)

Total solar eclipse, 1999
Total solar eclipse. Optical image of the total solar eclipse of 11 August 1999. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, and casts its shadow across the Earth

Charons shadow cast on Pluto
Solar eclipse on Pluto as viewed from its moon Charon, artwork. Charons shadow can be seen projected onto the centre of Pluto. From within that shaded region the Sun would appear eclipsed

Timelapse image of a total solar eclipse
Solar eclipse. Time-lapse image of a total solar eclipse. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon completely blocks the Suns disc causing darkness during the day

Eddingtons comparator. This device was built by Sir Arthur Eddington (1882-1944), and was designed for measuring changes in the positions of stars

Solar prominences, 20th Century image
Prominences were observed in the 19th century during solar eclipses, This one was photographed in the early 20th century during a total solar eclipse in 1909

Solar prominences, 19th Century artwork
Solar prominences. 19th Century artwork of solar prominences based on observations during a solar eclipse. A prominence is a large, bright feature extending outward from the Suns surface

Solar eclipse predictor, 18th century

17th Century solar eclipse diagram. Woodcut depiction of the solar eclipse of 2nd October 1605. Published in Astronomicus by Elias de Molerie (1607)

Total solar eclipse of 1882 and comet. This total solar eclipse took place on 15 May 1882, and was visible from Egypt where observers saw a sungrazing comet (Kreutz Sungrazer)

Partial solar eclipse, August 2008
Partial solar eclipse. Clouds drifting across the Sun during a partial solar eclipse, as seen from Moscow, Russia, on 1 August 2008

Partial solar eclipse, January 2011
In the morning of Jan 4th, 2011 the sun rised partial eclipsed. The maximum for Duisburg Germany was 70% coverage at 9.15 AM (8.15 GMT)

Total solar eclipse of 1842
A Solar Eclipse in Austria on July 8th, 1842 which became well known by the description of writer Adalbert Stifter emotinal. The illustration was published in a Star Atlas in 1882

Partial solar eclipse, seen through clouds. Solar eclipses occur when the Moon (dark area on left edge of Sun) passes across the Sun as seen from the Earth

Earth and solar eclipse. Computer artwork of the Earth in space looking down on the Indian Ocean from an altitude of 25, 000 miles

Viewing a solar eclipse. Pair of binoculars on a telescope projecting an image of a solar eclipse onto a sheet of white card

Annular solar eclipse. Montage image of the sun (white) during an annular solar eclipse, showing the varying position of the moon (black) as it passes in front of the sun and out again

Annular solar eclipse. Montage image of the sun (white) during an annular solar eclipse, showing the varying position of the moon (black) as it passes in front of the sun and out again

Total solar eclipse at totality
Total solar eclipse. Digitally enhanced composite of 22 images of the total solar eclipse of 11 August 1999. The solar corona (white) has been enhanced, highlighting outlying waves and filaments

Solar eclipse. Montage image of the sun (white) during a solar eclipse. The black shapes show the varying position of the moon at it passed in front of the sun, from top left to bottom right

Total solar eclipse. Image of the sun during a total solar eclipse on 29th March 2006. The black lines show the varying position of the moon at it passed in front of the sun

Moon in transit across Sun. Image 2 of 3. Transit of the Moon across the Sun, as seen from the Stereo-B spacecraft. This event was not visible from Earth

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Captivating and rare, the 1919 solar eclipse mesmerized astronomers worldwide. With its breathtaking Diamond Ring effect, it left a lasting impression on our understanding of the cosmos. Imagine being in Earth's orbit, witnessing a total eclipse of the Sun - an awe-inspiring sight that defies description. In 1979, a false-color photo captured the enchanting beauty of a total solar eclipse, showcasing its ethereal hues. Fast forward to March 29th, 2006 - another momentous occasion when the world marveled at nature's spectacle during a total solar eclipse. Wisconsin experienced its own celestial wonder on August 21st as eager sky gazers gathered to witness this extraordinary event firsthand. A stunning combination of pictures documented every stage of an annular solar eclipse from beginning to end - truly capturing its mysterious allure. Throughout history, artists have been inspired by these cosmic phenomena; their intricate artwork depicting total solar eclipses from centuries past still evokes wonder today. Dating back to 1860 and beyond, these captivating events continue to captivate us with their grandeur and remind us of our place in this vast universe.