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the proximity of the earth, moon, and sun. The moon reflects the light of the sun, but it can't do that if it's in the earth's shadow, or partly in the earth's shadow.

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What dtermines the phases of the moon?

Moon phases are determined by the moon position in Earth's orbit, which in turn reveals more (or less) of it's illuminated side from our perspective.


True-false the phases of the moon depend on how much of the lighted side of the moon can be seen from earth?

True. The phases of the moon are determined by how much of the lighted side of the moon is visible from Earth as the moon orbits around it. This is why we see different phases like new moon, full moon, crescent, and gibbous.


Why does the moon go throgh phases?

The phases of the moon are determined by its position relative to the Earth and the Sun. As the Moon orbits Earth, different portions of its illuminated half are visible from Earth, creating the different phases. This is due to the changing angles between the Moon, Earth, and the Sun.


How do you get phases of the moon?

The Phases of the moon are caused by the sun shining on one side of the moon- the other side is in shadow. When the moon is beside the earth with the sun shining on half of it, you will see a 1/2 full moon.


A phase of the earths satellite?

The phase of the Earth's satellite, the Moon, changes as it orbits the Earth. The primary phases are new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. These phases are determined by the position of the Moon relative to the Earth and the Sun.


Does gravity have to do with the phases of the moon?

Yes, gravity plays a crucial role in the phases of the moon. The moon's phases are determined by its position relative to the Earth and the Sun, which affects how much of the moon's surface is illuminated by sunlight. The gravitational pull between the Earth, moon, and sun influences this positioning, leading to the cyclical changes in the moon's appearance as seen from Earth.


Why are there new phases of the moon each night?

The phases of the moon are determined by how much of the moon we can see from earth. The amount of the moon we see is determined by how much of the suns light is reflected from it back to us. As the moon moves round the earth and the earth moves round the sun the amount of light that gets bounced back from moon changes because of its different possitions.


How does the movement of Earth and the Moon's orbit causes the phases of the moon?

The phases of the Moon are determined by the relative positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun. As the Moon orbits Earth, the angle between the Sun, Earth, and Moon changes, causing different portions of the Moon's illuminated side to be visible from Earth. This movement creates the cycle of lunar phases, from new moon to full moon and back again.


Another word for stages of the moon?

The stages of the Moon, are referred to as the 'Phases of the Moon'.


Does the phases of the moon influence the babies gender?

No. Gender is determined at the moment of conception by which sperm reaches the egg first.


Festivals are decided by moon phases?

Some festivals are surely decided by moon phases but not all. Some are decided on how the moon phase is or how many days have elapsed after a particular moon phase. But some festivals are based on dates.


How many phases of the moon of there?

There are only 8 phases of the moon.