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Can the sun ever be between the moon and earth?

Yes, the sun can be between the moon and Earth during a lunar eclipse. In this event, the Earth comes directly between the sun and the moon, blocking the sun's light from reaching the moon. However, the sun is never physically located between the two; instead, it is the Earth's position that creates the alignment necessary for this phenomenon.


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When the sun, moon, and Earth are in a line, it creates either a lunar or solar eclipse, depending on the position of the moon. During a lunar eclipse, the Earth is between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon. During a solar eclipse, the moon is between the sun and the Earth, blocking the sunlight from reaching the Earth.


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What is the term for when the moon passes between the earth and the sun blocking out light from the latter?

The term for when the moon passes between the earth and the sun, blocking out light from the sun, is a solar eclipse. This creates a temporary shadow on Earth.


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What is it when the earth is between the sun and the moon?

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The event where the Sun journeys between the Earth and the Moon is called?

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