What causes the occurrence of solar eclipses on Earth?

Topic: Astronomy &amp; Space Exploration
Subtopic: Eclipses &amp; Celestial Mechanics

AEarth passes between Sun and Moon

BMoon passes between Earth and Sun

CSun passes between Earth and Moon

DVenus passes between Earth and Sun

Explanation

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon aligns directly between Earth and the Sun, blocking solar light from reaching Earth.

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