Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

When is moon is between earth and sun it is called

  1. solar eclipse

  2. lunar eclipse

  3. earth eclipse

  4. none
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light. The Moon casts a shadow on the Earth, and people in the shadow's path see the Sun being covered. During a lunar eclipse, the Earth is between the Sun and Moon, so option B is incorrect.

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