The Moon casts a shadow on the Earth during a ___.

Meteor Eclipse

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Lunar Eclipse

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Planetary Eclipse

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Solar Eclipse

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Solution

The correct option is D
Solar Eclipse

During a solar eclipse, the position of the Moon is in between the Earth and the Sun as a result of which the Moon ends up casting its shadow on the Earth.

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Consider the following statements:

1. Solar eclipse occurs during a new moon.

2. Lunar eclipse occurs during a full moon.

3. During a total solar eclipse, the entire sun is invisible from all parts of the earth.

1. Solar eclipse occurs during a new moon phase.
2. Lunar eclipse occurs during a full moon phase.

During a lunar eclipse color of moon becomes