UPSC Geography The Earth and the Solar System Question Bank The Solar System, The Earth and The Moon

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    Lunar eclipse will occur when
    1. Moon is exactly between the earth and the sun.
    2. Earth is exactly between the moon and the sun.
    3. Sun and moon are located on the opposite sides of the earth.
    4. Sun and earth are located on the opposite sides of the moon.
    Which of the above statements is/are correct?

    A)  1 and 2 only    

    B)  2 and 3 only

    C)  3 and 4 only    

    D)  1,2,3,4

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     Lunar eclipse occurs when the earth comes between the sun and the moon i.e. lunar eclipse will occur only if the sun and the moon are located on the opposite side of the earth. It usually occurs at full moon.


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