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The Earth's moon (there are many other moons in this galaxy) is described

as being in "phases."

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What are the different shapes in the appearance of the moon at different times called?

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How come the new moon isn't always the first day of the month?

The time it takes the Moon to go around the Earth is constant, but the lengths of the months are different, so naturally a new moon will occur at different times each calendar month.The time it takes the Moon to go around the Earth is constant, but the lengths of the months are different, so naturally a new moon will occur at different times each calendar month.The time it takes the Moon to go around the Earth is constant, but the lengths of the months are different, so naturally a new moon will occur at different times each calendar month.The time it takes the Moon to go around the Earth is constant, but the lengths of the months are different, so naturally a new moon will occur at different times each calendar month.The time it takes the Moon to go around the Earth is constant, but the lengths of the months are different, so naturally a new moon will occur at different times each calendar month.The time it takes the Moon to go around the Earth is constant, but the lengths of the months are different, so naturally a new moon will occur at different times each calendar month.The time it takes the Moon to go around the Earth is constant, but the lengths of the months are different, so naturally a new moon will occur at different times each calendar month.The time it takes the Moon to go around the Earth is constant, but the lengths of the months are different, so naturally a new moon will occur at different times each calendar month.The time it takes the Moon to go around the Earth is constant, but the lengths of the months are different, so naturally a new moon will occur at different times each calendar month.The time it takes the Moon to go around the Earth is constant, but the lengths of the months are different, so naturally a new moon will occur at different times each calendar month.The time it takes the Moon to go around the Earth is constant, but the lengths of the months are different, so naturally a new moon will occur at different times each calendar month.


Why is your weight different on the moon?

Weight is mass times gravity, and there is less gravity on the moon, therefore you weigh less on the moon.


The moon goes through stages where you can see different amount of it you call these stages?

These stages are called lunar phases which are the different appearances of the moon as viewed from Earth throughout its monthly orbit. The main phases are new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter, with variations in between.


Does the moon look the same when you see it at different times?

Why don't you look outside and see? The fresh air will do you good. The moon will look different at different times due to the amount of sunlight falling on the side which faces the earth.


Why does the moon came up at night?

The moon caome up at different times through the moons seasons.


When will moon set?

The answer depends totoally on where you live. The moon sets at different times all over the earth.


How early does the moon rise each day?

The moon rises at different times depending on where it is in its orbit around Earth.


What was the phase of the moon?

It depends on when you're talking about. The moon moves about the earth constantly, which means we see different areas at different times. The "phases" are caused by our own shadow falling across the moon and shading different parts of it, so which phase the moon is in depends on what day it is.


Why does the moon have different shapes at different times of the mouth?

The earth casts a shadow upon the moon. As the position of the moon at night changes over a monthly schedule. This is why the moon waxes and wanes. And why when the moon is directly between the earth and the sun you can an eclipse. Where as at peak when there is no shadow you get a full moon.


Why does the the moon appear as different shapes as it orbits the earth?

The changing shapes of the moon as it orbits the Earth are due to its position relative to the Sun and the Earth. As the moon orbits the Earth, the amount of sunlight that illuminates the side of the moon facing us changes, causing different portions of the moon to be visible at different times. This creates the different phases of the moon that we observe from Earth.


Why does the appearance of moon change in the course of a fortnight?

We see the moon differently at different times because it moves around us, and we spin around. We are looking at it from different angles