The various shapes of the bright part of the moon as seen during a month are called as what?
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A.
Sizes of the moon
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B.
Shapes of the moon
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C.
Phases of the moon
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D.
Patterns of the moon
Correct Answer:
C. Phases of the moon
Explanation:
The term phases of the moon refers to the changing appearance of the moon's illuminated portion as viewed from Earth throughout a lunar month. These variations occur because of the moon's orbit around our planet, which alters the angle of sunlight hitting its surface from our perspective. The cycle transitions through various stages, including the new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent.
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