In addition to the conditions required for any solar eclipse, what must also be true in order for you to observe a total solar eclipse?

A) Earth must be near aphelion in its orbit of the Sun.
B) The Moon's umbra must touch the area where you are located.
C) Earth must lie completely within the Moon's umbra.
D) Earth must lie completely within the Moon's penumbra.
E) The Moon's penumbra must touch the area where you are located.


B

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