Question

The solar eclipse occurs when __________________.

• A. The sun comes in between the moon and the earth
• B. The earth comes ill between the sun and the moon
• C. The moon comes in between the sun and the earth
• D. The moon, the sun and the earth are in a straight line

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The moon comes in between the sun and the earth

The Solar eclipse occurs when the moon comes in between the sun and the earth. The Solar eclipse can be a total eclipse or partial eclipse. During the partial eclipse, the moon doesn't completely cover the Sun and in Total eclipse, the Sun is completely covered by the Moon.