Eclipses don't occur every month because the Moon's orbit is tilted about 5 degrees relative to Earth's orbit around the Sun. This tilt means that the Earth, Moon, and Sun do not always align perfectly, which is necessary for an eclipse to happen. Eclipses only occur during specific alignments, known as syzygy, which happens roughly two to five times a year. Thus, the combination of the Moon's orbit and the timing of these alignments leads to the infrequent occurrence of eclipses.
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