Solar and Lunar Eclipses Are Rare Because the Moon's Orbital

question 46

Multiple Choice

Solar and lunar eclipses are rare because the Moon's orbital plane is tipped by:

• A) 5.2° relative to the plane defined by Earth's equator.
• B) 5.2° relative to Earth's orbital plane.
• C) 23.5° relative to the plane defined by Earth's equator.
• D) 23.5° relative to Earth's orbital plane.

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