Question

The possibility of Earth coming in between the sun and the moon is once a month. Why don't we experience an eclipse every month?

• A. The plane of revolution of the earth and the moon are not the same.
• B. The plane of revolution of the sun and the earth are not the same.
• C. The plane of revolution of the sun and the moon are not the same.
• D. It takes 365 days for the moon to revolve around the earth.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

The plane of revolution of the earth and the moon are not the same.

We don't experience eclipse every month because the plane of revolution of the earth and the moon are not the same. To experience an eclipse, three objects have to come in straight line and this does not happen every time the earth comes in between the sun and the moon.