When does a solar eclipse take place? Does it occur on every new moon’s day?

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Solar eclipse occurs when the moon comes in between the sun and the earth. As a result, the moon blocks the light of the sun from reaching the earth’s surface and casts a shadow on it.

No, it does not occur on every new moon’s day, rather this occurs on a certain new moon phase.

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