Why Are There Only 4-7 Eclipses Per Year

question 21

Multiple Choice

Why are there only 4-7 eclipses per year?

• A)There are more,they just aren't visible on both sides of the earth.
• B)The moon's orbit is inclined to the ecliptic and only crosses the ecliptic twice per year.
• C)The moon's orbit is inclined to the ecliptic and only crosses the ecliptic 3-4 times per year.
• D)There are only 4 full moons and 4 new moons per year,so no more than 4-7 are possible.

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