Multiple choice

During a lunar eclipse, we see a part of the earth's shadow on the surface of the moon. This happens when the earth, the sun and the moon are in a straight line __________________.

  1. with the moon between the sun and the earth

  2. with the sun between the earth and the moon

  3. with the earth between the sun and the moon

  4. on a full moon night

  5. all of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

It is correct. When the earth, the moon and the sun are in a straight line with the earth between the sun and the moon, a part of the earth's shadow falls on the surface of the moon. This is called a lunar eclipse.

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