Question

Why do solar eclipses happen only during a new moon?

Multiple choice question.

A)
A new moon occurs when the Sun, the Moon, and Earth are all aligned. This allows the Moon to appear to cover the Sun.


B)
A new moon occurs when the Sun, the Moon, and Earth are all in a 90-degree angle. This allows the Moon to appear to cover the Sun.


C)
A new moon occurs when the Sun, the Moon, and Earth are all aligned. This allows the Sun to appear to cover the Moon.


D)
A new moon occurs when the Sun, the Moon, and Earth are all in a 90-degree angle. This allows the Sun to appear to cover the Moon.

Answers

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The correct answer is:

A) A new moon occurs when the Sun, the Moon, and Earth are all aligned. This allows the Moon to appear to cover the Sun.