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Lunar Eclipse

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When the Moon comes in between the Sun and Earth in a straight line, then ________ eclipse will occur.

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solar

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lunar

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either A or B

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none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A solar
During solar eclipse, Moon comes between Sun and the Earth. The Sun is eclipsed where the shadow of the Moon falls on the Earth.

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