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Solar and Lunar Eclipses
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What is a solar eclipse?
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When the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.
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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light. This can only happen during a new moon, when the Moon is positioned directly between the Earth and the Sun.