Gerhana MatahariThe Sun is vanishing! The Sun is going out! The daylight is retreating!Bad Omens All! The Gods are MAD!

Gambaran Zaman DahuluZeus, the father of the Olympic Gods, turned mid-day into night, hiding the light of the dazzling Sun; and sore fear came upon men.

Archilochus (c680-c640 BC)

Gambaran Zaman Moden

Bulan

BayangUmbra

Imej Gerhana Matahari

Gerhana Matahari Penuh

Gerhana Matahari Penuh dari mula hingga akhir

Interesting Features

Cincin Berlian(The Diamond Ring)

Kenapa Gerhana Matahari tidak berlaku pada setiap bulan?MatahariEliptikBulanOrbit BulanBumi5oMoon's orbit is tilted about 5o with respect to the Earth's orbit (ecliptic), so the shadows usually miss!