Multiple choice

A solar eclipse occurs when the

  1. sun comes between the earth and the moon

  2. moon comes between the sun and the earth

  3. earth comes between the sun and the moon

  4. sun comes between the earth and a star
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly between the sun and the earth, blocking the sun's light from reaching a portion of the earth. The other options describe different celestial alignments.

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