Suppose the Moon Moved Westward in Its Orbit Rather Than

question 58

Multiple Choice

Suppose the Moon moved westward in its orbit rather than eastward.How would eclipses be affected?

• A) We would not be able to see eclipses of either type.
• B) Solar eclipses would occur, but lunar eclipses would not.
• C) Lunar eclipses would occur, but solar eclipses would not.
• D) We would still see both types of eclipses, much as we do now.

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