When do eclipses occur?

This site lists many Dawnguard add-on random encounters that occur "during an eclipse."

Why do I want to know? I'm trying contract Sanguinare Vampiris ASAP. In an earlier play-through, I came upon a vampire attack at Pelagius Farm, on my way to Whiterun from Riverwood. I manipulated the vampire into afflicting me. I'm trying to get this to occur again, but another vampire isn't spawning there. Perhaps I came upon it during an eclipse? I was also level 33 at the time rather than level 1, but I've buffered up to level 26, so that may matter too. Now that I think about it, I could possibly get a vampire to attack Riverwood too.

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How often are eclipses happen?

On the average a total eclipse occurs somewhere on Earth about every 18 months. There are actually two types of shadows: the umbra is that part of the shadow where all sunlight is blocked out.

Do eclipses happen every 4 years?

It is a popular misconception that the phenomenon of a total eclipse of the sun is a rare occurrence. Quite the contrary. Approximately once every 18 months (on average) a total solar eclipse is visible from some place on the Earth's surface.

How often do eclipses happen and why?

In most calendar years there are two lunar eclipses; in some years one or three or none occur. Solar eclipses occur two to five times a year, five being exceptional; there last were five in 1935, and there will not be five again until 2206.

What time of year do eclipses occur?

During the season, whenever there is a full moon a lunar eclipse will occur and whenever there is a new moon a solar eclipse will occur. If the Sun is close enough to a node, then a total eclipse will occur. Each season lasts from 31 to 37 days, and seasons recur about every 6 months.

Solar Eclipse 101 | National Geographic

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