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When does a lunar eclipse occur?A. When Earth comes between Sun and moonB. When Sun comes between Earth and moonC. When Moon comes between Sun and EarthD. When Earth comes between Star and moon

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A. When Earth comes between the Sun and the moon.

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes directly between the Sun and the moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the moon. This happens when the Sun, Earth, and moon are aligned in a straight line, with the Earth in the middle. During a lunar eclipse, the moon may appear to turn a reddish color due to the scattering of sunlight in Earth's atmosphere, which is why it is sometimes called a "blood moon."