24/7 Live
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
51°
Welcome, Mickey
mickey@disney.com
Manage MyDisney Account
Log Out
solar eclipse
Why are solar eclipses so rare?
Monday, July 17, 2017
If the moon passes the sun every month, why don't solar eclipses happen more often?
Report a correction or typo
Related Topics
WEATHER
SOLAR ECLIPSE
ACCUWEATHER
MOON
SPACE
Solar Eclipse
Partial solar eclipse to be visible in US | How to see it
Next solar eclipse: When and where to view the celestial event
Vision issues after the eclipse? Here are symptoms of eye damage
A new weather threat emerges for eclipse viewers to worry about
Watch Live
ON NOW
Top Stories
Police investigating multiple assaults on Temple's campus
See which retailers are keeping their doors open on Easter
AccuWeather: Cloudy & cooler to start the week
5-year-old recovering from hand injury after discharging firearm
Man critical after being shot multiple times in South Philadelphia
Phillies place Brandon Marsh on the 10-day injured list
VP JD Vance meets with Pope Easter Sunday
Man in critical condition after being stabbed in the chest
