Question

how does a solar eclipse occur??​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Solar eclipse is a natural phenomenon which occurs when the moon comes between the earth and sun and thus it casts it shadow on a part of earth causing solar eclipse.

The moon casts 2 shadows on earth's surface. They are umbra and penumbra.

Answer 2

Answer:

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

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