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Why does the moons appearance change

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It has something to do with The Moon Cycle. The Moon Cycle rotates as we see the moon.
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The appearance is different because Earth casts a shadow over different parts of the moon. When the Earth and the moon are in different positions it then results in the moon looking different. 
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