Eclipse

Eclipses are possible in KSP. Because of how the game is made, it does not get dark; however, solar panels will say that they are blocked by the planet in the way and not work. Below are some pictures of a Kerbolar eclipse, as viewed from Kerbin and LKO (Low Kerbin Orbit).

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  An early stage of an eclipse where the Mun blocks Kerbol

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  Another early stage of a Kerbolar Eclipse

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  An eclipse at the fullest stage.

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  A screenshot showing that solar panels are blocked during an eclipse

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  Proof that eclipses don't dim the lighting.