Which of these statements describes a necessary condition for lunar or solar eclipses?
A) Earth must be on the celestial equator.
B) The Sun must be on the celestial equator.
C) The Sun must be close to or crossing the ecliptic plane.
D) The Moon must be close to or crossing the ecliptic plane.
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