Total Eclipse Of The Brain, Part 12

England, Friends, Math & Science, Stupid, UK | Friendly | September 25, 2026

There’s a partial solar eclipse happening in the UK on August 12th, 2026. A few friends and I have met up at a good vantage point to enjoy looking at the sun gradually disappear through the special glasses, organised by a friend who is very interested in astronomy.

One of our friends, who is not interested in astronomy, is trying to figure out what he’s looking at.

Friend: “Wow, that’s amazing, but I have a question.”

Astronomy Friend: “Sure thing! I’m pretty sure I can answer any question you have about the eclipse.”

Friend: “How is it that the Earth can block the view of the sun way over there. Aren’t we on Earth over here?”

Astronomy Friend: “…I retract my statement.”