Which of the following heavenly bodies are needed for a solar eclipse to occur?
A
Sun, Saturn and Earth
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B
Moon, Venus and Sun
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C
Earth, Sun and Moon
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D
Mercury, Venus, Earth
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Solution
The correct option is C Earth, Sun and Moon A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth. Depending on the position of the Moon, the eclipse can be partial or full. It is seen on a new moon day.