Multiple choice general knowledge

Solar eclipses can only occur during a Full moon.

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Solar eclipses can ONLY occur during a NEW moon, not a full moon. During a solar eclipse, the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light - this alignment only happens when the moon is new (dark side facing Earth). A full moon would put the Moon on the opposite side of Earth from the Sun, making a solar eclipse impossible.

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