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Mention the sequence of the position of the sun, earth, and moon in lunar eclipse.

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Sun, Earth, Moon
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Earth, Moon, Sun
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Moon, Sun, Earth
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Sun, Moon, Earth
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The correct option is B Sun, Earth, Moon
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly behind the Earth into its umbra (shadow). This can occur only when the sun, Earth and moon are aligned (in "syzygy") exactly, or very closely so, with the Earth in the middle.

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