Solar eclipses are rare because the:
A) Moon and the Sun are different sizes on the sky.
B) Moon's orbit around Earth is tilted with respect to Earth's equator.
C) Moon's orbit around Earth is tilted with respect to Earth's orbit around the Sun.
D) Moon is not in the correct phase.

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Solar eclipses occur when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow on the Earth. However, the Moon's orbit around the Earth is tilted about 5 degrees with respect to Earth's orbit around the Sun, which means that most of the time the Moon is either above or below the Sun from Earth's perspective. As a result, the Moon only passes directly in front of the Sun and causes a solar eclipse a few times a year.

Solar Eclipses Are Rare Because The