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What changes is the part of the Moon that is illuminated. We see the illuminated part of the Moon better than the dark part.

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Why does the moon seem to change its shape every night?

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Why does the moon seem to change shape from week to week?

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Does the moon seem to change shape because it is cloudy?

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Why does the shape of the moon seem to change?

The moon reflects sunlight and it orbits out planet, Earth, so we see the reflected sunlight at different angles on the moon, causing the appearance of the moon to change.


Why the moons shape seem to be change?

Thw moon doesn't change shape. It is an optical illusion caused by the moon's orbit around us and the way sunlight hits it. Since we can't see the "dark side" of the moon or the "far side" of the moon when it is full, it looks like the moon is changing shape.


When the moon seem to get bigger every night?

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What causes the moon Moon to seem to change shape?

The changing shape of the Moon, known as its phases, is caused by the relative positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun. As the Moon orbits Earth, the amount of sunlight hitting its surface that is visible to us changes, creating the different phases such as the full moon, new moon, and crescent moon.


Does the moon really change its shape?

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Do peoples moods change when there is full moon?

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Why does the Moon's position in the sky seem to change from night to night?

The Moon's position in the sky changes from night to night primarily due to its orbit around the Earth. As the Moon travels along its elliptical path, it moves relative to the background stars and the Earth’s rotation. This results in the Moon rising and setting at different times each night, typically about 50 minutes later each day. Additionally, the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun also contribute to variations in the Moon's appearance throughout the month.


Why does the moon seem to shine at nigth?

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