What happens to sea water during an eclipse?

If the eclipse happens over the ocean, then it goes dark there. There will also be spring tides. This is nothing special, it happens every time there's a new moon. read more

During an eclipse the Sun and Mood are lined up in a nearly straight line which causes the highest tide range possible. This is true both for a Solar Eclipse and a Lunar Eclipse because in both cases all three bodies Sol-Luna-Terra are in a line and the tidal force of gravity is at it maximum. read more

A solar eclipse on land can be an eerie phenomenon. Nighttime crickets and frogs begin to sing, birds fall silent, even bees return to their hives. But until recently, what happened in the ocean depths was a mystery. read more

There’s even a citizen scientist initiative to understand how creatures on land responds during the upcoming eclipse. But for millions of creatures living in the open ocean, a solar eclipse, at least for a short time, may really spell calamity. read more