A solar eclipse occurs when which celestial body passes directly between the sun and Earth, blocking sunlight?

Explanation

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly between the sun and Earth, temporarily blocking some or all of the sun’s light from reaching a specific area on Earth’s surface. Because the moon is much smaller than the sun but also much closer to Earth, it can appear almost exactly the right size to cover the sun during a total solar eclipse. Solar eclipses only occur during a new moon phase, though not every new moon produces one due to the slight tilt of the moon’s orbit. Explore more Everyday Science MCQs on mcqstutor to keep practicing.