Question

what occurs when earths shadow covers the moon?
neap tide
spring tide
solar eclipse
lunar eclipse

Explanation:

• A neap tide occurs when the difference between high and low tides is the least. It is related to the positions of the sun and moon but not about Earth's shadow covering the moon.
• A spring tide occurs when the difference between high and low tides is the greatest. Again, it is about tidal ranges due to sun - moon - Earth alignment, not Earth's shadow on the moon.
• A solar eclipse occurs when the moon comes between the sun and Earth and casts its shadow on Earth.
• A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth comes between the sun and the moon and Earth's shadow covers the moon.

Answer:

lunar eclipse