An eclipse of the sun can occur
A) only when the moon passes directly between the earth and the sun.
B) only when the sun passes directly between the earth and the moon.
C) only when the earth passes directly between the sun and the moon.
D) at any time.

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An eclipse of the sun can only occur when the moon passes directly between the earth and the sun, blocking the sun's rays and casting a shadow on the earth. This occurs during a new moon phase. The other options are not possible as they do not align the three celestial bodies in the necessary configuration.

An Eclipse of the Sun Can Occur