Multiple Choice
Why is it difficult for someone to witness a total solar eclipse in their lifetime?
A) The Moon's umbra track on Earth's surface is relatively large, making a solar eclipse impossible.
B) Earth's umbra track on the Moon's surface is relatively small and there are only two times a year when the Moon's orbit and the ecliptic plane intersect to make an eclipse possible.
C) The Moon's umbra track on Earth's surface is relatively small and there are only two times a year when the Moon's orbit and the ecliptic plane intersect to make an eclipse possible.
D) Earth's umbra track on the Moon's surface is small and there are only 10 times a year when the Moon's orbit and the ecliptic plane intersect to make an eclipse possible.
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