During a solar eclipse, what is causing the earth's view of the sun to be darkened?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon gets between Earth and the sun, and the moon casts a shadow over Earth. A solar eclipse can only take place at the phase of new moon, when the moon passes directly between the sun and Earth and its shadows fall upon Earth's surface.

the moon blocks light from the sun by coming between the earth and the sun