Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology Solar eclipse will take place when the sun is between the moon and the earth the earth is between the moon and the sun the moon is between the sun and the earth the moon does not lie on the line joining the sun and the earth Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Sun and Earth, blocking sunlight from reaching Earth's surface. This alignment creates the Moon's shadow on our planet.