What is the maximum number of eclipses that can occur in a year?

A. 7 (four solar and three lunar)
B. 4 (two solar and two lunar)
C. 2 (one solar and one lunar)
D. 7 (five solar and two lunar) or 7 (four solar and three lunar)
E. 7 (five solar and two lunar)


Answer: D

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