Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What occurs when the moon blocks the sun's light from an area on the earth?

  1. solar eclipse

  2. lunar eclipse

  3. black hole

  4. sun spot
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Explanation

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, blocking the Sun's light from reaching certain areas on Earth's surface. A lunar eclipse is when Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon (opposite configuration). Black holes and sun spots are unrelated astronomical phenomena.

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