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it is caused by the moons orbit it orbits around the earth and once it does that the phaces of the the moon are revolving so it causes moon phaces.

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What are the phaces of the moon?

The phases of the moon are new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent. These phases are a result of the changing positions of the moon in relation to the Earth and the Sun, causing different portions of the moon to be illuminated at different times.


Are the phases of the moon caused by the moon moving into the sun's shadow?

No, the phases of the moon are caused by the changing positions of the moon, Earth, and sun in relation to each other. As the moon orbits Earth, different portions of its illuminated half are visible from Earth, leading to the different phases we see.


T or F The phases of the moon are caused by the positions of the Earth Sun and Moon?

True. The phases of the moon are caused by the positions of the Earth, Sun, and Moon in relation to each other. As the Moon orbits Earth, the Sun's light shines on different parts of the Moon, creating the changing patterns of light and shadow we see from Earth as the phases of the moon.


Why does it look like there are spots on the moon?

They are the craters on the moon, caused by the impact of meteorites.


How do you explain how the phases of the moon are caused by the revolution of the moon around the earth and the position of the sun?

The phases of the moon are caused by the relative positions of the sun, moon, and Earth. As the moon orbits Earth, different portions of its illuminated half are visible from Earth, leading to the changing appearance of the moon's phase. The position of the sun relative to the moon and Earth determines the angle at which sunlight hits the moon, creating the different phases we see.

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Why does the moon have phaces?

As the moon rotates around the earth the sun reflects off of the moon at different angles(as it may be blocked by the earth). The moon's glow, remember, is only a reflection of the sun's shine.


How many phaces does a pentagonal pyramid have?

Not sure about phaces, but a pentagonal pyramid has 6 faces.


What are the phaces of the moon?

The phases of the moon are new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent. These phases are a result of the changing positions of the moon in relation to the Earth and the Sun, causing different portions of the moon to be illuminated at different times.


What caused the caters on the moon's surface?

The craters on the Moon are caused by the impacts of meteoroids.


This caused by a shadow and caused either the sun or the moon not to be seen?

the earth blocks the sun and moon


What effect is caused by the Moon's gravity?

Earth's tides are caused by the Moon's gravity (in combination with the Sun's).


What caused the Moon's gravitational pull?

sun and the moon


Are the phases of the moon caused by the Moon's orbit around the earth?

Yes - actually it is caused by the varying angle between Sun, Earth, and Moon; and that depends mainly on the Moon's orbit.


Are Low tides caused by the sun and high tides by the moon?

no. all tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon.


Are the phrases of the moon caused by the positions of the moon and earth?

Yes


What causes eclipse and why?

Solar eclipses are caused by the Moon covering the Sun. This can happen at new moon. Lunar eclipses are caused when the Moon gets into Earth's shadow. This can happen at full moon.


Are waves caused by earths rotation?

no, they are caused by the moon, honestly