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After one _______________. of 18 years 11 1/3 days, the pattern of eclipses repeats.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Eclipses can occur only when, viewed from Earth, the Sun is near one of the _______________. of the Moon's orbit.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Saros cycle

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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