Where is the Moon in its orbit at the time of solar eclipse?
Open in App
Solution
Verified by Toppr
The Moon is in front of the Sun.
Was this answer helpful?
0
Similar Questions
Q1
When the Moon comes in between the Sun and the Earth in a straight line, then a solar eclipse is formed. This formation of a solar eclipse is based on the concept of:
View Solution
Q2
Consider the following statements:
1. Solar eclipse occurs during a new moon.
2. Lunar eclipse occurs during a full moon.
3. During a total solar eclipse, the entire sun is invisible from all parts of the earth.
View Solution
Q3
Approximate the gravitational force exerted on the moon by the earth and the sun. A) during a solar eclipse and B) during a lunar eclipse. Given the mass of sun = 2 x 1030 kg mass of earth 6 x 1024 kg mass of the moon 7.4 x 1022 kg radius of earth's orbit around the sun 1.5 x 1011 m and radius of moon's orbit around the earth 3.8 x 108 m.
View Solution
Q4
A solar eclipse occurs on a new moon day.
View Solution
Q5
A solar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes in between Sun and Moon.