Which of the following statements about eclipses of the Sun is true?
A) An eclipse of the Sun is visible somewhere on Earth each month.
B) When a total eclipse of the Sun is visible, it can be seen over half the Earth each time
C) During a total eclipse of the Sun, the Sun moves into the Earth's shadow
D) The ancient Greeks and Romans could not see eclipses of the Sun, they are a modern sight that's only become visible to us recently
E) For a total eclipse of the Sun to happen, the Moon must get directly in front of the Sun, as seen from Earth

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For a total eclipse of the Sun to happen, the Moon must get directly in front of the Sun, as seen from Earth. This is the only statement that is true. A is false as eclipses of the Sun do not occur every month, B is false as the path of a total eclipse of the Sun is relatively narrow and only covers a small percentage of Earth's surface, C is false as the Sun does not move into the Earth's shadow during a solar eclipse, and D is false as eclipses of the Sun have been observed and recorded since ancient times.

Which of the Following Statements About Eclipses of the Sun