Question

Why don't solar eclipses occur monthly? Explain using 2-3 complete sentences.(2 points)

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Solar eclipses do not occur monthly because the orbit of the Moon around the Earth is tilted at an angle of about 5 degrees relative to the Earth's orbit around the Sun. This means that the Earth, Moon, and Sun must be perfectly aligned for a solar eclipse to take place, which only happens during specific times when the Moon is positioned precisely between the Earth and the Sun. As a result, eclipses occur only during certain new moons, not every month.

Answer 3

Solar eclipses don't happen every month because the Moon's path is tilted a little bit compared to the Earth’s path around the Sun. So, the Moon has to be in just the right spot to block the Sun, and that only happens sometimes during new moons. That's why we don't see a solar eclipse every month!