What is the path of totality during a solar eclipse?

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A. The sun is behind the moon, which casts its shadow on Earth.

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B. The sun is between Earth and the moon, which casts its shadow on Earth.

LOC. The sun is between the moon and Earth, which casts its shadow on the moon.

D. The moon is behind the sun, which casts its shadow on Earth.

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Hughes

Biology

11 February, 09:23

What is the path of totality during a solar eclipse?

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A. The sun is behind the moon, which casts its shadow on Earth.

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B. The sun is between Earth and the moon, which casts its shadow on Earth.

LOC. The sun is between the moon and Earth, which casts its shadow on the moon.

D. The moon is behind the sun, which casts its shadow on Earth.

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Shania Holmes · Answer 1

The answer would be A. The sun is behind the moon, which casts its shadow on Earth.

In a solar eclipse, the moon blocks the sun, meaning that the moon would have to be positioned in front of the sun. This would mean that the sun is behind the moon, while the moon's shadow is cast on Earth.

Ayanna Stevenson · Answer 2

Ayanna Stevenson 11 February, 09:52

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A is the answer to this question.