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because the moon is revolving around us which we see different parts of the moon.1/2 of the moon is lit up by the sun and 1/2 of the moon is dark

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What makes the moon appear as if it were changing shape in the sky?

The changing shape of the moon in the sky is caused by its position relative to the Earth and the Sun. As the moon orbits the Earth, different portions of its illuminated surface are visible from our perspective, creating the appearance of different moon phases.


Why does the moon appear differently from earth on different nights?

The changing appearance of the moon from Earth is due to its position in relation to the sun and the angle at which it is illuminated. As the moon orbits the Earth, different portions of it are lit by the sun, causing it to appear differently shaped from our perspective. This cycle of changing appearances is known as lunar phases.


Why moon is changing its shape?

The moon is not changing it's shape!


Why do moon change its color?

The optical illusion of the moon changing color is due to the angle through the atmosphere that the moon is viewed at. If there is pollution in the air and the moon is at a low angle, then it will appear orange, brown, or red.


How did the moon appear between the fullmoon and the halfmoon?

It will appear as a Gibbous moon (3/4 of a full moon).


Why does the illuminated part of the moon appear to change shape?

Because the earth blocks part of the light coming from the sun so only part of the moon is alluminated, causing it to look like it is changing shape.


What is the changing apperances of the moon from the earth?

They are called phases of the moon. They are caused by the moon orbiting the earth and changing its relative angle to the sun


What is the name of the moon's changing shapes?

The phases of the moon.


What do you call the changing appearance of the moon?

The Moon's phases.


When the moon's changing from new to full the moon is?

Waning.


What is changing the appearances of the moon from the earth?

Moon Phases!


How would the moon appear to an observer on earth if the moon did not rotate?

it would still appear to rotate