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

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The discussion centers on the concept of a Lunar solstice, defined as the event when the Moon's equator intersects the Earth's zero tilt plane. This phenomenon occurs when the Moon's True Anomaly reaches approximately 90 or 270 degrees, influenced by the Moon's eccentricity. The inclination of the Moon relative to the Earth is approximately 5.1454 degrees, which is a critical factor in understanding this event.

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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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