EARTH SCIENCE
GEOBIOLOGY
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earth, moon, sun
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sun, earth, moon
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the moon, the sun, the earth
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sun, moon, earth
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Detailed explanation-1: -In a lunar eclipse, it is the Earth that passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on it. Already in the solar eclipse, it is the Moon that passes between the Earth and the Sun, “covering” our view of the star during this transit.
Detailed explanation-2: -Thus the Earth is in between the moon and the sun. Here the moon passes through the shadow cast by the Earth. In addition though, the moon can shadow the sun’s light as viewed from the Earth, and thus the Earth passes through the shadow of the moon, blocking the sun. this is a SOLAR ECLIPSE.
Detailed explanation-3: -A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, casting the Moon’s shadow on Earth. A solar eclipse can only happen during a New Moon.
Detailed explanation-4: -A: During totality, and even for a short while before and after, you should be able to see the brightest stars and planets while the Sun is covered by the Moon.