Multiple choice

A solar eclipse occurs when

  1. the Sun comes between the Moon and Earth

  2. the Earth comes between the Sun and Moon

  3. the Moon is at a a right angle to the Earth

  4. the Moon comes between the Sun and Earth
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, blocking the Sun's light. Option A would create an extremely rare event, Option B describes a lunar eclipse, and Option C describes quarter moon phases when the Moon is at right angles to the Earth-Sun line.

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