Question

when a total solar eclipse occurs why is a partial eclipse also seen from the Earth​

Answer 1

Answer:

However, some eclipses can only be seen as a partial eclipse, because the umbra passes above the Earth's polar regions and never intersects the Earth's surface. Partial eclipses are virtually unnoticeable in terms of the Sun's brightness, as it takes well over 90% coverage to notice any darkening at all.

Answer 2

Answer:

we can see it because it is close to the earth