.TOTAL SOLAR eclipses have blown away individuals considering that opportunity out of mind. The very first report of one, maintained on a clay-based tablet computer located at Ugarit, now in Syria, is actually strongly believed from its own age and also area to define either an eclipse that happened in 1375BC or one in 1223BC. Legendary illustrations for eclipses consist of the Sunlight being consumed by canines, frogs or even monsters. The truth is actually even more prosaic. Eclipses are dued to the Moon relocating between Sun and The planet in such a way that throws a darkness on component of The planet's area. Why are complete ones, like the one crossing component of North America on April 8th, thus rare?