Question

when does a solar eclipse occur?
when the sun passes between the moon and the earth and blocks the moon
when the moon passes between the sun and the earth and blocks the sun
when the earth passes between the sun and the moon, blocking the sun
when venus passes between the sun and the earth, blocking the sun

Explanation:

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon's position between the Sun and Earth casts a shadow on Earth, blocking sunlight. The correct option describes this alignment.

Answer:

when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth and blocks the Sun