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The Moon causes a solar eclipse when the Moon's orbit goes in between the Sun and the Earth, causing the shadow of the Moon to fall on the Earth.

This happens about twice a year, but the Moon's shadow is so small that it only affects a tiny area of the Earth, and a different path across the Earth each time.

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When earth shadow falls on the moon does this cause a solar eclipse?

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What causes the moon to turn dark during a solar eclipse?

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What causes solar eclips?

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What is the type of eclipse is there when the moon is between the sun and earth?

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