Solar and Lunar Eclipses Are Rare Because

question 36

Multiple Choice

Solar and lunar eclipses are rare because

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

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