Question

1. base your answer to the following question on the passage earth science. supermoon eclipse on september 27, 2015, a rare total lunar eclipse of a supermoon occurred. a supermoon occurs when the entire lighted half of the moon faces earth (full moon phase) and the moon is at its closest point to earth in its orbit. at this time, the moon will appear 14% larger and 30% brighter than normal. supermoon events are rare, but a total lunar eclipse during a supermoon is even more rare. there have been only six total supermoon lunar eclipses since 1900. the next one will not happen until 2033. the diagram below represents the moon in four positions, a through d, in its orbit around earth. (not drawn to scale) at which position in its orbit was the moon located during the 2015 total lunar eclipse? a) b b) a c) c d) d

Explanation:

Step1: Recall lunar - eclipse condition

A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, blocking the Sun's rays from reaching the Moon.

Step2: Analyze the diagram

In the diagram, when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, the Moon is at position A.

Answer:

B. A