D. Tilt of the earth's axis of rotation
The tilt of the earth's axis of rotation is what causes the changing angle at which the earth and moon orbit the sun. This tilt is what limits the number of eclipses per year, as it determines the alignment of the sun, earth, and moon that is necessary for an eclipse to occur.
What factor limits the number of eclipses per year?
ADistance between the moon and the earthincorrect answer
BTilt of the moon's orbit around the earthincorrect answer
CDistance between the earth and the sunincorrect answer
DTilt of the earth's axis of rotation
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