Gizmo Eclipse — Answer Key

: Not every new/full moon produces an eclipse because the Moon’s orbit is tilted about 5° relative to the ecliptic. Eclipses occur only when the Moon crosses a node during new/full moon.

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: When the Moon moves between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on Earth. : Not every new/full moon produces an eclipse