Eclipses Can Occur Only When, Viewed from Earth, the Sun

question 32

Short Answer

Eclipses can occur only when, viewed from Earth, the Sun is near one of the _______________. of the Moon's orbit.

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Definitions:

Intuitive Thinking

A cognitive process that involves making judgments and solving problems based on implicit knowledge and feelings, rather than explicit reasoning.

Reasoning

The mental process of generating conclusions, judgments, or inferences from facts or premises.

System I

Refers to the fast, automatic, and intuitive way of thinking, as opposed to System II's slower, more deliberate thought process.

System II

Often referred to in the context of dual-process theories of reasoning, System II is the analytical and reflective thought process that requires conscious effort.