Which position would the Moon be in during an eclipse of the Sun?
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A
No. In this position, the Earth would not be in the Moon's shadow. -
B
Yes! Solar eclipses only happen during a new moon, but even then, the alignment has to be just right for the Moon's shadow to fall on the Earth. -
C
No. In this position, the Earth would not be in the Moon's shadow. -
D
No. In this position, the Earth would not be in the Moon's shadow. You might get a lunar eclipse in this position, but not a solar eclipse.
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SC.4.E.5.2 Describe the changes in the observable shape of the moon over the course of about a month.
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UT.3.I.1.b Explain that the sun is the source of light that lights the moon.
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UT.6.I.1.a Describe changes in the appearance of the moon during a month.
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MS-ESS1-1 Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.
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