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The moon changes phases as it orbits the Earth. The phase is due to the varying shadow that the Earth casts on the surface of the moon. When the Earth completely blocks the Sun, it is a new moon.

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Do moon phases change each day?

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How does the moon look from day to day?

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How the moon become smaller and smaller and then become greater and greater?

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Does everyone on earth see the same phase of the moon on any giving day?

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What is the origin of the present day calendar?

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Why do the phases of the moon change every year?

The calendar dates of new moon, full moon, etc. change every year because there aren't an even number of lunar cycles in a year. It's similar to how the day of the week a particular date falls on changes from year to year because there aren't an even number of weeks in a year.


How long does it take the moon to change day to day take place?

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Can moon phases be seen during the day?

yes sometimes