As seen from the Earth a solar eclipse is a type of eclipse that occurs when the Moon passes between...........

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As seen from the Earth, a solar eclipse is a type of eclipse that occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, and the Moon fully or partially blocks ("occults") the Sun. which of the following statements are incorrect about Solar Eclipse?

1. It can occur only at full moon when sun and moon are at conjunction.

2. The alignment of sun, moon and earth respectively in a straight line is called syzygy.

3. During total solar eclipse, the complete moon’s shadow is called Penumbra.

Select the code from the following:

1 only

2&3 only

1&3 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

As seen from the Earth, a solar eclipse is a type of eclipse that occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, and the Moon fully or partially blocks ("occults") the Sun. This can happen only at new moon, when the Sun and the Moon are in conjunction as seen from Earth in an alignment referred to as syzygy. In a total eclipse, the disk of the Sun is fully obscured by the Moon. In partial and annular eclipses, only part of the Sun is obscured.During Total Solar eclipse, the complete moon’s shadow is called Umbra.