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"I happen when one world stands between another and its light. For a few minutes day becomes night. Animals are confused and humans fall silent. What am I?"
Answer
A Solar Eclipse
Explanation
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight. For those in the narrow path of totality, the sky darkens to night within seconds. Animals respond as if night has fallen, often returning to roost.
This is an easy riddle in the Science category — Riddles about physics, space, biology and the laws of the universe.
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