chapter 12 Earth, Moon, and the Sun - Part 1

During a Total Solar Eclipse, why is the sky dark during daytime?

Type: MCQ • Marks: 1
During a Total Solar Eclipse, why is the sky dark during daytime?
Options
A. Sun turns off
B. Moon completely blocks direct sunlight reaching that region on Earth
C. Clouds gather
D. Earth rotates away
Explanation
The Moon's umbra blocks direct solar rays, creating artificial nighttime darkness locally.
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