Which phenomenon occurs when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon?

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A Solar Eclipse
B Lunar Eclipse
C New Moon
D Full Moon

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Answer: B. Lunar Eclipse

A Lunar Eclipse occours when the Earth blocks the sunlight that normally illuminates the Moon.During this alignment,the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow. This phenomenon can only take place during a full moon phase.

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Which phenomenon occurs when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon?

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