Question

The chart below shows the dates of eclipses in the years 2006 and 2007. What is the best explanation for the frequency of eclipses? The Moon's orbit is tilted relative to the plane of the Earth's orbit. About every six months, the Sun, Moon and Earth are aligned enough for a solar and a lunar eclipse to occur. The Earth and Moon orbit the Sun in opposite directions. When the Moon's orbit crosses the Earth's orbit, a lunar or solar eclipse will occur. A lunar or a solar eclipse occurs every time the Moon orbits the Earth. The Moon orbits the Earth four times a year. The atmospheric conditions that cause eclipses are only found at certain locations and times of year.

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

The Moon's orbit is tilted relative to the plane of the Earth's orbit. About every six months, the Sun, Moon and Earth are aligned enough for a solar and a lunar eclipse to occur.

Answer 2

It's A

As the Gizmo shows, the Moon orbits at an angle relative to the plane of Earth's orbit. Usually, the Moon is above or below the Earth when an eclipse could happen. Every six months or so, the Moon, Earth and Sun are lined up sufficiently to create a lunar and a solar eclipse.