Which of the following is related to the formation of a solar eclipse?

Formation of a shadow of the Earth on the Moon

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Formation of a shadow of the Moon on the Earth

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Reflection of light by the Earth

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Reflection of light by the Moon

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Solution

The correct option is B
Formation of a shadow of the Moon on the Earth

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon gets in between the Earth and the Sun. Since the Moon is opaque, it obstructs the solar rays from reaching the Earth and casts a shadow over the Earth. A solar eclipse can only occur at the new moon phase when the Moon passes directly between the Sun and the Earth, and its shadow falls upon the Earth's surface.

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Phases of the moon occur because

(a) we can see only that part of the moon which reflects light towards us.

(b) our distance from the moon keeps changing.

(d) the thickness of the moon’s atmosphere is not constant.

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