A solar eclipse occurs when comes in between the sun and .
A
earth
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B
meteor
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C
moon
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D
comet
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Solution
The correct option is C moon A solar eclipse occurs when moon comes in between the sun and earth. Like any other opaque objects illuminated by a light source, the moon casts its shadow on earth as it blocks the sunlight partially or completely.