Solar eclipse occurs when ________

A. Earth comes between sun and moon

B. Moon is at right angle to the earth

C. Moon comes between sun and earth

D. Sun comes between moon and earth

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

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.