Which of the following conditions must exist for a solar eclipse to occur?
A)Moon phase is new, and the Moon is passing through the Earth's orbital plane.
B)Moon phase is full, and the Moon is passing through the Earth's orbital plane.
C)The only condition is that the phase of the Moon must be new.
D)The only condition is that the phase of the Moon must be full.

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is in its new phase and is positioned directly between the Earth and the Sun, which also means it must be passing through the Earth's orbital plane, known as the ecliptic plane.

Which of the Following Conditions Must Exist for a Solar