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Which statement correctly compares lunar and solar eclipses?

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A A lunar eclipse occurs as the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow, while a solar eclipse occurs as part of the Earth passes through the Moon's shadow.A lunar eclipse occurs as the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow, while a solar eclipse occurs as part of the Earth passes through the Moon's shadow.
B A lunar eclipse occurs as the Moon passes through the Sun’s shadow, while a solar eclipse occurs as part of the Sun passes through the Moon's shadow.A lunar eclipse occurs as the Moon passes through the Sun’s shadow, while a solar eclipse occurs as part of the Sun passes through the Moon's shadow.
C A solar eclipse occurs as the Moon passes through the Sun’s shadow, while a lunar eclipse occurs as part of the Sun passes through the Moon's shadow.A solar eclipse occurs as the Moon passes through the Sun’s shadow, while a lunar eclipse occurs as part of the Sun passes through the Moon's shadow.
D A solar eclipse occurs as the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow, while a lunar eclipse occurs as part of the Earth passes through the Moon's shadow.

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Explanation: In a lunar eclipse the Moon moves into Earth's shadow. In a solar eclipse the Moon casts its shadow on part of the Earth, blocking the Sun for observers in that shadow.