Why can a solar eclipse only happen during a new moon?
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During a new moon, the Moon is between the Sun and Earth.
During a new moon, Earth is between the Moon and the Sun.
During a new moon, Earth does not receive the light created by the Moon.
During a new moon, the Moon is fullest and blocks the sunlight best.
1 answer
During a new moon, the Moon is between the Sun and Earth. This positions it in such a way that it can partially or fully block the Sun's light from reaching Earth, creating a solar eclipse.