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Yes, but not always. The new moon phase, where the Moon is maximally aligned between the Earth and the Sun is necessary for a solar eclipse, but, just because there is a new moon does not mean there will be an eclipse. This is because the orbit of the Moon around the Earth is inclined 5.145 degrees with respect to the ecliptic, which is the orbit the Earth takes around the Sun.

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