Solar eclipses do not occur monthly because they require precise alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun, which only happens when the Moon is near one of its nodes during a new moon. Since the Moon's orbit is tilted approximately 5 degrees relative to Earth's orbit around the Sun, most new moons do not result in eclipses, leading to relatively infrequent occurrences.
Why don't solar eclipses occur monthly? Explain using 2 complete sentences.
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Solar eclipses do not occur monthly because they require a specific alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during a new moon. The Moon's orbit is tilted about 5 degrees relative to Earth’s orbit, causing most new moons to miss the alignment necessary for an eclipse to happen.
is the sun's tilt responsible for a solar eclipse?
No, the Sun's tilt is not responsible for a solar eclipse. Rather, it is the tilt of the Moon's orbit, about 5 degrees relative to Earth's orbit, that affects the alignment needed for a solar eclipse to occur during a new moon.
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