Solar Eclipses Explained

Voice-over by Robert Picardo

An eclipse is a celestial event that happens when a planet, a moon, and a star line up in a specific way. When the Moon is in the middle of the lineup, you get a solar eclipse. As the Moon blocks the light of the Sun, a giant Moon shadow covers parts of the Earth, resulting in some astonishing visual experiences.
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[DellDude]

So beautifully narrated- very inspiring.

[bruceclark]

Once again, Bob has exceeded his original programming.

[phonotical]

Bib really needs to make some more audio books!

[BryanLegge]

Why is it at 2:13 seconds that absolutely no one, including the kids are wearing safety glasses?

[CricketNite]

Jane this Crazy thing is too slow for me!

[CricketNite]

Indeed! It is merely coincidental that the Moon is just the right distance away to be Exaxtly the same size as the sun, and it was merely the ignorance of the Primitive mind to be in awe of this. Methinks there is a Clue here. Gentlemen, the Game is afoot!