Why are solar eclipses so rare?

Solar eclipses are rare because it is unusual for the Earth, Sun, and Moon to all be aligned at the same time. The Earth, Sun, and Moon are all on their individual paths, so for them to come into one alignment does not happen often. Eclipses are only noticeable on the spot on Earth once every 375 years.

Even with it occurring, for a person to view the eclipse, they have to have a number of things happen. For one, they must be in the right spot. They must also be in an area with perfect weather. The best type of weather to have is sunny weather because rain or clouds can hinder the view.

The total solar eclipse is unusual because the timing of the new moon within the season of the eclipse needs to be more precise for an alignment between the observer on earth and the centers of the sun and moon. It is also because three different heavenly bodies, all on separate paths, have to come together into alignment.

On average, a total eclipse is noticeable from any one spot on earth around once every 375 years. For someone to view a solar eclipse, they have to be in the right place at the right time, and you have to be experiencing the exact perfect weather circumstances. Generally, you have to be on the sunny side of the planet when it occurs. You also need to be in the path of the moon’s shadow