An annular solar eclipse occurs
A) when the Moon in its orbit is farthest from Earth, and, so not able to cover the complete disk of the Sun.
B) when the Moon in its orbit is closest to Earth, and, so not able to cover the complete disk of the Sun.
C) every year when the Sun is highest in the sky.
D) None of these choices is correct.

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An annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is at its farthest point from Earth (apogee), making it appear smaller and unable to completely cover the Sun, resulting in a ring-like appearance.

An Annular Solar Eclipse Occurs