Which type of eclipse is known when Earth, Moon and Sun doesn't align in straight line and Moon only partially covers sun?
A
Total Solar Eclipse
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B
Partial Solar Eclipse
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C
Annular Solar Eclipse
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D
None
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Solution
The correct option is B Partial Solar Eclipse When Moon is between the Sun and the Earth but doesn't align in a straight line results in a partial solar eclipse.
Partial Solar Eclipse is known when Earth, Moon and Sun doesn't align in straight line and Moon only partially covers sun.