Multiple choice

Solar eclipse takes place when

  1. the moon comes between the sun and the earth

  2. the earth comes between the sun and the moon

  3. the sun comes between the moon and the earth

  4. none of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on Earth. Option B describes a lunar eclipse (Earth between Sun and Moon), while option C is astronomically impossible as the Sun cannot come between Moon and Earth.

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