Question

1. the diagram below shows the position of the sun, the moon, and earth during a solar eclipse. the full shadow (umbra) and partial shadow (penumbra) of the moon and earth are shown. which diagram best represents the appearance of the sun and the moon to an observer located within the umbra of the moons shadow on earths surface? a) b) c) d)

Explanation:

During a solar eclipse, when an observer is in the umbra (full - shadow) of the Moon's shadow on Earth, the Moon completely blocks the Sun. This means the Moon appears to cover the Sun, so the Sun is behind the Moon from the observer's perspective.

Answer:

B. Sun behind Moon