Question

For a total solar eclipse to occur, which of the following is the correct order?​

• A. Sun - Moon - Earth​
• B. Earth - Sun - Moon
• C. Moon - Sun - Earth
• D. Moon - Earth - Sun

Answer 1

The correct option is A Sun - Moon - Earth​

• Solar eclipse occurs when the sun, the Moon and the Earth are in a straight line. And more specifically, the Moon has to be in between the sun and the Earth.
• The part of Earth which lies in the umbra of the moon, the sun is not visible. Thus a total solar eclipse occurs for the umbra region on the earth.
• Hence the answer is Option - B