Question

When does solar eclipse happen?

• A. When Moon comes in between Earth and Sun
  
• B. When Earth comes in between Moon and Sun
  
• C. (a) and (b) above.
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A When Moon comes in between Earth and Sun


When the Moon orbits Earth, it moves between the Sun and Earth. When this happens, the Moon blocks the light of the Sun from reaching Earth. During a solar eclipse, the Moon casts a shadow onto Earth.