Question

Eclipses Quick Check
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Question
When Earth, the moon, and the sun align, which order would lead to a solar eclipse? (1 point)
Responses

moon–sun–Earth
moon–sun–Earth

moon–Earth–sun
moon–Earth–sun

sun–moon–Earth
sun–moon–Earth

sun–Earth–moon

Answer 1

The correct order that would lead to a solar eclipse is **moon–sun–Earth**. In this configuration, the moon is positioned between the sun and the Earth, blocking the sunlight from reaching the Earth.