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Events associated with Eclipses

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A solar eclipse occurs when comes in between the sun and .

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earth

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moon

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comet

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meteor

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Solution

The correct options are
A earth
B 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.

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