Consider the following statements:
1. A solar eclipse- The Moon caste a shadow on Earth when it comes between the Sun and Earth.
2. A lunar eclipse- During the new moon phase, the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Answer: 1 only
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth and casts its shadow on the Earth.
Statement 2 is incorrect: A lunar eclipse does not occur during the new moon phase. It happens during a full moon, when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, and the Moon passes through Earth’s shadow.
Additional Key Facts:
Solar eclipse occurs only on a new moon day.
Lunar eclipse occurs only on a full moon day.
A solar eclipse is visible only from certain parts of Earth, while a lunar eclipse can be seen from a larger area.
Types of solar eclipses: total, partial, and annular.
Lunar eclipses can be total, partial, or penumbral.
Potential Exam-Oriented Questions & Answers:
Question: Which eclipse is more widely visible on Earth?
Answer: Lunar eclipse.
Question: What causes a lunar eclipse?
Answer: Earth’s shadow falling on the Moon.