A solar eclipse does not occur every time Earth, the Moon, and the Sun are aligned. What is the reason for this? A. The Moon is too small to eclipse the Sun. B. Earth, the Moon, and the Sun are never exactly aligned. C. The orbital plane of the Moon is inclined relative to the orbital plane of Earth. D. In order for a solar eclipse to occur, Earth must be a specific distance from the Sun.

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A solar eclipse does not occur every time Earth, the Moon, and the Sun are aligned, because: The orbital plane of the Moon is inclined relative to the orbital plane of Earth.

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A solar eclipse does not occur every time Earth, the Moon, and the Sun are aligned, because: The orbital plane of the Moon is inclined relative to the orbital plane of Earth.

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