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The position of the Moon in relation to the Earth and the Sun determines its phases and how we perceive it from our vantage point. As the Moon orbits the Earth, different portions of its illuminated side become visible, leading to phases such as new, crescent, quarter, and full. When the Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun, we see a full Moon; when it is between the Earth and the Sun, we see a new Moon. This interplay of positions creates the varying appearances of the Moon throughout its 29.5-day lunar cycle.

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