A total solar eclipse is a natural phenomenon,however it is regarded as a bad omen by many superstitious people. A total solar eclipse which causes darkness during the day time,can be terrifying to people who are ignorant about its astronomical phenomenon.Many people observe fast during the eclipse time and take divine bath after it is over.

It is scientifically believed that the obstructed sunrays,which do not reach the earth,cause pollution during the eclipse time.Hence many people neither consume any food nor begin a new venture.It is strongly and widely believed that direct staring the Sun during eclipse period leads to blindness.Hence people watch the eclipse by using black films.

                                                                   Types of eclipses

* Partial eclipse - This occurs when the Sun and the Moon are not exactly in a line and the moon    
  partially covers the Sun.This eclipse can be seen from many places.

* Hybrid eclipse - These eclipses are not very common.The Moon seems to cover the full Sun from
   some parts and partially covered from other parts.

* Annular eclipse - It occurs when the Sun and Moon are exactly aligned but the size of the moon is
  apparently smaller.Hence the periphery of the Sun seems  illuminous and give s a look of a gold ring.
  When the Moon is at the longest distance from the Earth there occurs annular eclipse since the Moon
  does not cover the full surface of the Sun.

* Total eclipse - It takes place when the Moon completely covers the Sun and only a little brightness
   appears along the circumference of the solar disc.Also when the Moon is at the closest distance from
   the Earth,there can be a total eclipse due to the apparently large size of the Moon.On the other side      

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