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Why do we not see a lunar

and solar eclipse every
month
A. The moon orbits around Earth at a different angle than the Earth orbits around the Sun
B. The moon takes longer than 1 month to
orbit
C. Mars interferes with the alignment of the
moon, Earth and Sun
D. All of the above

User Zachbugay
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Answer:

The moon's path around Earth is tilted compared to Earth's orbit around the sun. The moon can be behind Earth but still get hit by light from the sun. In this diagram, you can see that the moon's orbit around Earth is at a tilt. This is why we don't get a lunar eclipse every month.

So, I think it is A.

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I hope that helps. I don't know if it is right or wrong, but good luck :)

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