At which moon phase can a solar eclipse occur?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. At new moon, when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun
- Step 1: A solar eclipse needs the Moon to cover the Sun. Answer: At new moon, when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun. Why not the others: A lunar eclipse occurs at full moon and the quarter phases cannot cause an eclipse.
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