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Which one of the following statements is not correct?

Position of the sun, Earth and Moon in a straight line of 180oangle is known as syzygy.
Syzygy conjunction causes solar eclipse.
Syzygy opposition causes lunar eclipse.
Syzygy conjunction occurs at the time of perihelion only.

Correct Answer: Syzygy conjunction occurs at the time of perihelion only.

Explanation:

In astronomy, a syzygy is a straight-line configuration of three or more celestial bodies in a gravitational system.Solar and lunar eclipses occur at times of syzygy, as do transits and occultations.

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