Question

During lunar eclipse the shadow of

• A. the moon falls on earth
• B. the earth falls on moon
• C. the earth falls on sun
• D. the moon falls on sun

Answer 1

The correct option is B

the earth falls on moon

Explanation:

1. A lunar eclipse is observed when the earth comes in between the sun and the moon
2. Since the earth comes in between the sun and moon, the earth blocks the light coming from the sun to reach the moon's surface and its shadow is cast on the moon.
3. It always occurs on a full moon day
4. It is alternatively known as an eclipse of the moon
   
   Hence, the Correct answer is option B