During a total solar eclipse, which occurs?

A. the Moon passes just outside the Earth’s umbra
B. the Moon’s umbra touches the Earth
C. the Moon’s umbra just misses the Earth
D. the Moon moves through the Earth’s umbra


Answer: B. the Moon’s umbra touches the Earth

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