The Metonic cycle is
A)used to keep lunar calendars approximately synchronized with solar calendars.
B)the 18- year, 11- day period over which the pattern of eclipses repeats.
C)used to predict the future orientation of the Earth's axis in space.
D)the ancient Greek name for the cycle of lunar phases that repeats every 29 1/2 days.

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The Metonic cycle is used to keep lunar calendars approximately synchronized with solar calendars. This is done by adding an additional month to the lunar calendar every 2-3 years to bring it in line with the solar year.

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