Question

Solar eclipse will take place when:
1. the sun is between the moon and the earth
2. the earth is between the moon and the sun
3. the moon is between the sun and the earth
4. the moon does not lie on the line joining the sun and the earth

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : the moon is between the sun and the earth

The correct answer is the moon is between the sun and the earth.

• When the moon comes in between the earth and the sun. It is known as Solar Eclipse.
• It is also known as the eclipse of the sun.
• As a result, the moon blocks the sun's light from reaching the earth’s surface and casts a shadow on the earth.
• This happens on a new moon phase.
• We can observe up to five solar eclipses in a year.

• Different types of solar concealment can be categorized as
  • Partial - When the moon does not align with the sun completely and so only a portion of the sun's light is blocked from reaching the earth.
  • Annular- When the moon covers the sun and the sun can be seen around the edges of the moon.
  • Total- When the sun is covered by the moon completely.