¿Por qué no hay eclipses cada mes?

The video tutorial explains the concept of eclipses, including the terms eclipsis and syzygy. It describes how solar eclipses occur when the moon is between the Earth and the sun, and why they don't happen every month due to the moon's orbit being inclined to the ecliptic. The video also discusses lunar nodes, which are points where the moon's orbit crosses the ecliptic, and how eclipses occur when the moon is near these nodes. It highlights the predictability of eclipses, thanks to historical observations by the Mayans and Babylonians, and explains the different types of eclipses: total, annular, and partial.

What is the term 'syzygy' used to describe in the context of eclipses?

• The rotation of the Earth

• The orbit of the moon

• The disappearance of the sun

• The alignment of three celestial bodies

Why don't we experience solar eclipses every month?

• The moon is too small

• The Earth's rotation is too fast

• The sun is too far away

• The moon's orbit is not aligned with the ecliptic plane

How often do solar eclipses occur approximately?

• Every 9 months

• Every 6 months

• Every 12 months

• Every 3 months

What did the Mayans calculate about eclipses?

• Eclipses are unpredictable

• An eclipse was possible every 173 days

• Eclipses occur every 365 days

• Eclipses happen every 28 days

What type of eclipse will you see if you are just under the shadow and the moon is farther from the Earth?

• Partial eclipse

• Total eclipse

• Annular eclipse

• Lunar eclipse