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Why do solar eclipses happen only during a new moon? *
(3.5 Points)
A new moon occurs when the Sun, the Moon and Earth are all aligned. This allows the Sun to appear to cover
the Moon.
A new moon occurs when the Sun, the Moon and Earth are all in a 90 degree angle. This allows the Moon to
appear to cover the Sun.
A new moon occurs when the Sun, the Moon and Earth are all in a 90 degree angle. This allows the Sun to
appear to cover the Moon.
A new moon occurs when the Sun, the Moon and Earth are all aligned. This allows the Moon to appear to cover
the Sun.