Which of these most likely causes a total solar eclipse?

Select one:
a. the sun, moon at perigee, and Earth forming a triangle
b. the sun, moon at apogee, and Earth forming a triangle
c. the new moon at apogee coming between Earth and the sun along a straight line
d. the new moon at perigee coming between Earth and the sun along a straight line

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Answer:

D. the new moon at perigee coming between Earth and the sun along a straight line

Explanation:

A new moon at perigee is significantly bigger than a new moon at apogee. Only a new moon at perigee is able to cover the sun's shine completely.

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