Q221
The term 'syzygy' is referred to when the ________
A.
Earth is at perihelion and moon at perigee
B.
Earth is at apehelion and moon at apogee
C.
Moon and sun are at right angles with reference to the earth
D.
Moon, sun and earth lie along a straight line
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
An alignment of three celestial objects, as the sun, the earth, and either the moon or a planet:
Syzygy in the sun-earth-moon system occurs at the time of full moon and new moon.