The Metonic cycle is the
A)18- year, 11- day period over which the pattern of eclipses repeats.
B)19- year period over which the lunar phases occur on about the same dates.
C)period between successive Easters.
D)12- month period of a lunar calendar.
E)29 1/2- day period of the lunar cycle.

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The Metonic cycle is a 19-year period over which the lunar phases occur on about the same dates. This is because after 19 years, the phases of the moon return to the same days of the year.

The Metonic Cycle Is the