Multiple Choice
The Metonic cycle is the
A) 18- year, 11- day period over which the pattern of eclipses repeats.
B) 19- year period over which the lunar phases occur on about the same dates.
C) period between successive Easters.
D) 12- month period of a lunar calendar.
E) 29 1/2- day period of the lunar cycle.
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