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How do the components of the earth-sun-moon system work together to create a solar eclipse? Explain in 1 sentence
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During a solar eclipse, the moon's shadow is cast on Earth when it aligns directly between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light from reaching certain parts of the Earth.
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