Question

Solar eclipse occurs when -

• A. Earth comes between Sun and Moon.
• B. Moon is at right angle to the Earth.
• C. Moon comes between Sun and Earth.
• D. Sun comes between Moon and Earth.

Hint:

A solar eclipse occurs during a new moon phase when the moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the alignment for a solar eclipse.
Solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the sunlight.
Earth comes between Sun and Moon: This describes a lunar eclipse, not a solar eclipse.
Moon is at right angle to the Earth: This describes the position during the first and third quarters of the moon, not an eclipse.
Sun comes between Moon and Earth: This is incorrect for a solar eclipse.
Step 2: Hence, the correct answer is (3) Moon comes between Sun and Earth, which results in a solar eclipse.