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AThe Moon passes through Earth's shadow
BThe Earth passes through the Moon's shadow
CThe Sun goes out for a while
DThe Moon moves in front of the Sun
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The Moon passes through Earth's shadow
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves into the shadow cast by Earth.
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