Question

When the Sun is completely blocked out by the Moon a ________________ occurs.

A) total solar eclipse
B) total lunar eclipse
C) partial solar eclipse
D) partial lunar eclipse

Answer 1

the answer is A. Total solar eclipse

Answer 2

A) total solar eclipse

Step-by-step explanation:

When moon comes in between Earth and Sun and blocks the sun light, solar eclipse occurs. Shadow of moon falls on the earth. It is a rare event because the orbits of moon and earth are not aligned. When these three are in straight line with moon in between, total solar eclipse occurs and with Earth in between, lunar eclipse occurs.