29 You use by way of when you are explaining the purpose of something that you have said or are about to say. For example, if you say something by way of an introduction, you say it as an introduction. â¦ by way of prep-phrase PREP n. `I get very superstitious about things like that,' she said by way of explanation.9 You use by way of when you are explaining the purpose of something that you have said or are about to say. For example, if you say something by way of an introduction, you say it as an introduction. â¦ by way of prep-phrase PREP n. `I get very superstitious about things like that,' she said by way of explanation.
Solar eclipses in the U.S., 2001-2050. Bottom line: Any calendar year has a minimum of four eclipses â two solar and two lunar. Most years have only four eclipses, but depending on the year, itâs possible to have five eclipses, six eclipses or even as many as seven eclipses in one yearâs time.
A Total Solar Eclipse can last for several hours. Totality can range from a few seconds to 7 and a half minutes. The longest Total Solar Eclipse of the 21st century took place on July 22, 2009 when the totality lasted 6 mins and 39 secs. Total Solar Eclipses are rare, and only happen (every one or two to three years) when: 1  There is a New Moon. 2  The Moon is near a lunar node.