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
Correct Answer: Moon comes between sun and earth
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon gets between Earth and the sun, and the moon casts a shadow over Earth. A solar eclipse can only take place at the phase of new moon, when the moon passes directly between the sun and Earth and its shadows fall upon Earth's surface.