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Solar eclipses
Explain how a solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks sunlight by casting a shadow on Earth. Describe the alignment of the Sun, moon, and Earth during a new moon. Distinguish between full and partial solar eclipses based on an observer’s location within the shadow.
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