The Precession of the Moon's Nodes Means That

question 107

Multiple Choice

The precession of the Moon's nodes means that

• A)there is a solar eclipse every 6 months.
• B)the eclipse seasons occur less than 6 months apart.
• C)there is a lunar eclipse every 6 months.
• D)there are never two solar eclipses in the same year.
• E)the vernal equinox will be in Aquarius in a few hundred years.

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Definitions:

Subatomic Particles

Components of atoms that include protons, neutrons, and electrons, each playing a specific role in atomic structure and behavior.

Pigment

An organic molecule that can absorb light of certain wavelengths. Reflected light imparts a characteristic color.

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative charge, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity in solids.

Protons

Positively charged subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom.