During a solar eclipse, a New Moon obscures some or all of the sun. A partial solar eclipse is a mildly interesting event that must be observed using eye protection and solar filters. A total solar eclipse is a far grander and more nuanced spectacle. As the last slither of sunlight is still visible the temperature crashes, twilight takes hold and once it's 100% eclipsed the sun's white corona is revealed to the naked eye. It's a powerful, even life-changing experience.