Multiple choice general knowledge

A Solar eclipse always occurs two weeks before or after a lunar eclipse

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Solar and lunar eclipses occur in pairs about two weeks apart because the Moon must be near a lunar node for eclipses to occur. During the eclipse season (about 34 days), when the Sun is near a node, any new moon will cause a solar eclipse and any full moon will cause a lunar eclipse. Since lunar phases are about 29.5 days apart, both conditions can be met within the eclipse season.

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