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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 joining the sun and earth |
| Answer» C. When the moon is between the sun and earth | |
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Explanation: 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. |
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