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

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is in the new moon phase and it aligns with the Earth and Sun, which happens when the Moon is passing through the Earth's orbital plane.

Which of the Following Conditions Must Exist for a Solar