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The Moon is larger than the Sun
The Earth is positioned directly between the Sun and Moon
The alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon causes the Moon's shadow to fall on the Earth
The Earth's rotation causes the Sun to disappear temporarily
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When the Sun, Earth, and Moon line up, the Moon sits directly between the Sun and Earth. Other options are incorrect because The Sun is much larger than the Moon, but its light still reaches Earth because it is far away; This describes a lunar eclipse, not a solar one.
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Solar and Lunar Eclipses
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Definition
Solar and lunar eclipses occur due to the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon, leading to shadows being cast on either the Earth or the Moon. The phenomenon is a result of the Moon's orbit being tilted with respect to Earth's orbit, causing occasional alignments that result in eclipses.
Topic Definition
Solar and lunar eclipses occur due to the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon, leading to shadows being cast on either the Earth or the Moon. The phenomenon is a result of the Moon's orbit being tilted with respect to Earth's orbit, causing occasional alignments that result in eclipses.
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