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What is the correct alignment during a solar eclipse?

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For a solar eclipse to take place, the Sun, the Moon, and Earth must be aligned in a perfect or near-perfect straight line. This happens around New Moon every lunar month. A rough alignment of the three planetary bodies happens every lunar month, at the New Moon.

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