Question

Occasionally, one space object travels through the shadow of another space object. When the moon moves between the sun and Earth casting a shadow on Earth, which solar system event is taking place?

a
a full moon
b
a crescent moon
c
a solar eclipse
d
a lunar eclipse

Answer 1

Answer: C solar Eclipse

Explanation: A solar eclipse occurs when the moon gets between Earth and the sun, and the moon casts a shadow over Earth. A solar eclipse can only take place at the phase of new moon, when the moon passes directly between the sun and Earth and its shadows fall upon Earth's surface.