Question

Earth comes between the sun and moon during a

• A. solar eclipse
• B. lunar eclipse
• C. annular eclipse
• D. total solar eclipse

Answer 1

The correct option is B

lunar eclipse

The explanation for the correct option:

In the case of option B,

A lunar eclipse occurs when the earth comes in between the sun and moon, due to which the moon moves in the shadow of the earth.

Given below is the diagram of the lunar eclipse

The explanation for incorrect options:

In the case of option A,

1. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon gets in between the sun and earth, due to which a part of the sun appears to be black from the earth's surface.
2. Given below is the diagram of the solar eclipse

In the case of option C,

1. An annular eclipse occurs when the moon gets in between the sun and earth in such a way that the outer edge of the sun is visible as a ring of fire from the earth's surface.
2. Given below is the diagram of the annular eclipse

In the case of option D,

1. A total solar eclipse occurs when the new moon gets in between the sun and earth and totally blocks the sun's light making it appear black from the earth's surface.
2. Given below is the diagram of the total solar eclipse

Thus, option B is correct.