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.
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Question
When Earth, the moon, and the sun align, which order would lead to a solar eclipse? (1 point)
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moon–sun–Earth
moon–sun–Earth
moon–Earth–sun
moon–Earth–sun
sun–moon–Earth
sun–moon–Earth
sun–Earth–moon
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