Multiple Choice
All of the following statements are true.Which one explains the reason why there is not a solar eclipse at every new Moon?
A) The nodes of the Moon's orbit precess with an 18-year period.
B) The orbital plane of the Moon is tilted by about 5° to the ecliptic plane.
C) The Moon rotates synchronously with its revolution about Earth.
D) The sidereal month is shorter than the lunar month.
E) The Moon is the primary cause of tides on Earth.
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