Question

practice it! based on the diagrams, which statement is correct? diagram 1 shows a solar eclipse, while diagram 2 shows a lunar eclipse. diagram 1 shows a lunar eclipse, while diagram 2 shows a solar eclipse. both diagram 1 and diagram 2 show a lunar eclipse. both diagram 1 and diagram 2 show a solar eclipse. diagram 1 sun earth moon diagram 2 sun moon earth

Explanation:

In a solar eclipse, the moon comes between the sun and the earth, blocking the sun's light. In a lunar eclipse, the earth comes between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon. Diagram 1 shows the earth between the sun and the moon (lunar eclipse) and diagram 2 shows the moon between the sun and the earth (solar eclipse).

Answer:

Diagram 1 shows a lunar eclipse, while diagram 2 shows a solar eclipse.