Q209
Solar eclipse occurs when ________
A.
Earth comes between sun and moon
B.
Moon is at right angle to the earth
C.
Moon comes between sun and earth
AnswerD.
Sun comes between moon and earth
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon gets between Earth and the sun, and the moon casts a shadow over Earth. A solar eclipse can only take place at the phase of new moon, when the moon passes directly between the sun and Earth and its shadows fall upon Earth's surface.