Solar and Lunar Eclipses Are Rare Because

Multiple Choice

Solar and lunar eclipses are rare because:

A) the Moon's orbital plane is tipped by 5.2° relative to the plane defined by the Earth's equator
B) the Moon's orbital plane is tipped by 5.2° relative to the Earth's orbital plane
C) the Moon's orbital plane is tipped by 23.5° relative to the plane defined by the Earth's equator
D) the Moon's orbital plane is tipped by 23.5° relative to the Earth's orbital plane
E) the Moon's orbital plane is tipped by 5.2° relative to the galactic plane