What effect or effects would be most significant if the Moon's orbital plane were exactly the same as the ecliptic plane?
A)Solar eclipses would be much rarer.
B)Solar eclipses would be much more frequent.
C)Solar eclipses would last much longer.
D)both A and C
E)both B and C

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If the Moon's orbital plane were exactly the same as the ecliptic plane, solar eclipses would be much more frequent. This is because the Moon would pass directly in front of the Sun more often, as it would cross the path of the Sun in the sky (ecliptic) during every orbit. The duration of solar eclipses would not be affected by this change, however.

What Effect or Effects Would Be Most Significant If the Moon's