Lunar solstice when the Moon's Equator crosses the Zero Plane of the Earth

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The discussion explores the concept of a Lunar solstice, specifically when the Moon's equator intersects the Earth's zero plane. This event is theorized to occur at the Moon's True Anomaly of approximately 90 or 270 degrees, influenced by its eccentricity. The Moon's inclination to the Earth is noted to be about 5.1454 degrees. Participants express uncertainty regarding the specifics of this phenomenon. Overall, the concept of a Lunar solstice remains a topic of inquiry and discussion.
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Is there such a thing as a Lunar solstice?

When the Equator of the Moon crosses the plane of the tilt equals zero or the plane of the earth.

This should occur when the True Anomaly of the Moon is at approximately 90 Degrees or 270 Degrees depending upon the Moon's Eccentricity.

The Inclination of the Moon to the Earth is about 5.1454 Degrees.
 
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I think so. But I really don't know any details, sorry.
 

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