Which of the following statements would NOT result in an eclipse? a. The Earth is positioned directly between the Sun and the Moon. b. The Earth is positioned closest to the Sun. c. The Moon is positioned directly between the Earth and the Sun. d. The Earth passes into the shadow of the Moon.

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Briggs

23 July, 04:10

Which of the following statements would NOT result in an eclipse? a. The Earth is positioned directly between the Sun and the Moon. b. The Earth is positioned closest to the Sun. c. The Moon is positioned directly between the Earth and the Sun. d. The Earth passes into the shadow of the Moon.

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Rylan Burton · Answer 1

c. The Moon is positioned directly between the earth and the sun is the statement that does not result in an eclipse.

Explanation:

The Sun is completely blocked in a solar eclipse because the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun. it is just the right distance away from Earth, the Moon can fully blocks the Sun's light from Earth's perspective