Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology What kind of eclipse do we have when the moon is between the sun and the earth? A cavic eclipse A lunar eclipse A solar eclipse A civic eclipse Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly between the sun and earth, blocking sunlight from reaching earth. The moon's shadow falls on earth's surface, temporarily darkening the sky. In a lunar eclipse, earth is between the sun and moon.