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Which of these most likely causes a total solar eclipse?
Select one:
a. the sun, moon at perigee, and Earth forming a triangle
b. the sun, moon at apogee, and Earth forming a triangle
c. the new moon at apogee coming between Earth and the sun along a straight line
d. the new moon at perigee coming between Earth and the sun along a straight line

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B
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Answer:

d. the new moon at perigee coming between Earth and the sun along a straight line

Explanation:

Solar eclipse occurs when moon comes in between sun and Earth and the three align in a straight line. The moon blocks the sunlight falling on the earth. The earth passes through the shadow of the moon.This phase of moon is New moon.

A total eclipse is said to occur when the disc of moon complete covers the disc of sun. This happens when moon is at closest position to earth in it orbit that is at perigee.

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