During which type of eclipse does the moon pass directly between the Earth and the sun?

In a solar eclipse, the moon passes directly between the Earth and the sun, obstructing the sun's light either partially or entirely from reaching the Earth. This alignment occurs during a new moon phase when the moon is positioned directly in front of the sun from the perspective of an observer on Earth. Depending on the specific conditions of the moon's distance and angle, this can result in a total solar eclipse, where the sun is completely covered, or a partial solar eclipse, where only a portion of the sun is obscured.

The other types of eclipses listed do not involve the moon blocking the sun. A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth is positioned directly between the sun and the moon, causing the Earth’s shadow to fall on the moon. An annual eclipse refers to a specific type of solar eclipse where the moon is too far from Earth to completely cover the sun, resulting in a ring-like appearance of the sun. A super eclipse is typically a term used to describe a total eclipse occurring during a supermoon, but it does not change the fundamental mechanics of the solar eclipse itself.