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If a lunar eclipse occurs tonight, when is the soonest that a solar eclipse can occur?

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Tomorrow
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In two weeks
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In about six months
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In one year
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Solution

The correct option is C In two weeks
Lunar eclipse occurs on the full moon day whereas the solar eclipse occurs on the new moon day. The difference between a new moon day and a full moon day is of 14 days. Hence, the correct answer is 2 weeks.

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