A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned in such a way that the Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon. During this alignment, the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon, blocking sunlight and causing the eclipse.
Celestial Bodies Order
Eclipse Type
Sun - Earth - Moon
Lunar Eclipse
Let's examine the options to find the correct alignment:
The correct combination showing a lunar eclipse is Fig 2, where the order is Sun - Earth - Moon.