| 1 | Astronomers can predict an eclipse . | |
| 2 | Hence the Aztec sacrifices, the ancient rites of the eclipse. | |
| 3 | During a solar eclipse, the moon passes between Earth and the sun, blocking most of the sun's light. | |
| 4 | Indeed, what modern science does not know vastly eclipses what is known. | |
| 5 | To learn about the science behind a solar eclipse, check out our "Moonshadow" interactive graphic. |