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