Question

The diagram represents Earth in its orbit around the Sun and the Moon (M) in different positions in its orbit around Earth. Letters A through D represent four positions of Earth in its orbit. Earth is closest to the Sun near position D and farthest from the Sun near position B. Identify the lettered position of Earth and the Moon when this full moon phase can be observed, and state the name of the eclipse that could occur at this position.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option (D), lunar eclipse

Explanation:

When the moon comes between the earth and sun, the lunar eclipse occurs, so D is the lunar eclipse. It is full moon day.

C is the position when there is new moon day and it is solar eclipse.

So, option (D) is correct.