Celestial alignments: Under what condition does a solar eclipse occur? Describe the relative positions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth responsible for a solar eclipse. Choose the correct option.

Q: Celestial alignments: Under what condition does a solar eclipse occur? Describe the relative positions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth responsible for a solar eclipse. Choose the correct option.

Concept A solar eclipse happens at or near new Moon when the Moon's shadow falls on Earth due to Sun–Moon–Earth alignment. Final Answer When the Moon comes between the Sun and Earth (new Moon alignment)

Difficulty: Easy

When Earth is between the Sun and the Moon (full Moon)
When the Moon comes between the Sun and Earth (new Moon alignment)
When the Sun comes between Earth and the Moon
When the Moon is at first quarter

Correct Answer: When the Moon comes between the Sun and Earth (new Moon alignment)

Explanation:

Concept
A solar eclipse happens at or near new Moon when the Moon's shadow falls on Earth due to Sun–Moon–Earth alignment.

Final Answer
When the Moon comes between the Sun and Earth (new Moon alignment)

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