Question

Define solar eclipse...!!​

Answer 1

solar eclipse occurs when a portion of the Earth is engulfed in a shadow cast by the Moon which fully or partially blocks sunlight. This occurs when the Sun, Moon and Earth are aligned. Such alignment coincides with a new moon indicating the Moon is closest to the ecliptic plane.

Answer 2

Answer:

Solar Eclipse -

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Explanation:

$\rightarrow$ There are three kinds of solar eclipses-

1. total
2. partial
3. annular.

$\rightarrow$ A solar eclipse occurs when a portion of the Earth is engulfed in a shadow cast by the Moon which fully or partially blocks sunlight.

$\rightarrow$ This occurs when the Sun, Moon and Earth are aligned.

$\rightarrow$ Such alignment coincides with a new moon indicating the Moon is closest to the ecliptic plane.