Question

Why does the moon have different phases

A. The moon’s changing position in relation to earth and the sun
B. Earth’s shadow being cast on the moon
C. Sunlight reflecting off Earth and hitting the moon
D. Changes in the amount of sunlight hitting the moon

Answer 1

A. The moon’s changing position in relation to earth and the sun

Step-by-step explanation:

As the Sun sets the moon will rise with the side that faces earth full exposed to sunlight. The moon has phases because it orbits the earth which will cause the portion we see to illuminate change.

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