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a solar eclipse can occur only when the sun, the moon, and earth line u…

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a solar eclipse can occur only when the sun, the moon, and earth line up in a certain way. the model shows the sun, the moon, and earth as viewed from high above the north pole. it shows earth at one point in its orbit around the sun. it also shows the moon at two points in its orbit around earth: when the moons phase is new and when it is full. what is the moons phase during a solar eclipse? new full submit work it out not feeling ready yet? this can help

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During a solar eclipse, the Moon is positioned between the Sun and Earth. This alignment occurs when the Moon is in the new - moon phase. In the new - moon phase, the side of the Moon facing Earth is not illuminated by the Sun (as the Moon is between the Sun and Earth), which is the necessary condition for a solar eclipse.

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new