Such an eclipse is thus not dignified with the name of total eclipse, but is called a partial eclipse, because from the earth's surface the sun is only seen partly eclipsed at the utmost (see Fig.
It is to be noted that in a Partial Eclipse of the Sun, the position A lies outside the surface of the Earth.
Every lunar eclipse, therefore, will commence on our satellite's disc as a partial eclipse at the northern or southern extremity, as the case may be.
As to whether the Moon’s limb can be seen during a partial eclipse, or during the partial phase of what is to be a total eclipse, the evidence is somewhat conflicting.
No other object was visible--only this red glare as of a sun in partial eclipse shining at the bottom of an immense hole.
In proportion as we go down, this seemingly limitless panorama suffers a partial eclipse.
The next engraving is an enlarged representation of a part of the preceding; embracing a large portion of the United States, where a partial eclipse will be visible.
The following engraving is a projection of the shadows of the moon upon the earth, exhibiting that portion where a total eclipse will be visible; and those portions where a partial eclipse will be visible.
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