Question

Lunar eclipse occurs when

• A. the sun comes in between the earth and the moon
• B. the moon comes in between the earth and the sun
• C. the earth comes in between the sun and the moon
• D. the sun, the moon and the earth remain stationary in their respective positions

Answer 1

The correct option is C

the earth comes in between the sun and the moon

Lunar eclipse

1. A total lunar eclipse occurs when the moon and sun are on the other side of the globe.
2. The moon is behind the earth, but some sunlight reaches the moon. Sunlight penetrates the Earth's atmosphere and removes most of the blue light. This makes the moon look red to people on earth.

Hence the correct option is C