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Consider the following statements:
- When the Earth comes between the moon and the sun it is called solar eclipse.
- When the moon comes between the sun and the Earth it is called Lunar eclipse.
Answer: Option B
Answer: (b)Lunar Eclipse:The moon is said to be in eclipse when the Earth comes between the moon and the sun. The shadow cast by the Earth on the moon is called an eclipse. Solar Eclipse:The sun is said to be in eclipse when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth. There is either a partial or total obstruction of the Sun’s light when viewed from the Earth.
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Answer: (b)Lunar Eclipse:The moon is said to be in eclipse when the Earth comes between the moon and the sun. The shadow cast by the Earth on the moon is called an eclipse. Solar Eclipse:The sun is said to be in eclipse when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth. There is either a partial or total obstruction of the Sun’s light when viewed from the Earth.
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