When does solar eclipse take place?
A
When the Sun is between the Moon and Earth
B
When the Earth is between the Moon and Sun
C
When the Moon is between the Sun and Earth
D
When the Moon does not lie on the line joiningthe Sun and Earth
Correct Answer: When the Moon is between the 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.