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The Sun, the Moon and the Earth — Geography STD 7 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 7GeographyThe Sun, the Moon and the Earth1 Mark
Question
Define the following : Solar Eclipse:
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Answer

If the moon comes between the earth and the sun in a straight line on new moon day, the shadow of the moon falls on the earth and the sun becomes totally or partially invisible in the shadow zone. This phenomenon is called the solar eclipse.

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