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What causes the phases of the moon? <aware this is biology. CANT find an astrology tab>
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What causes the phases of the moon?
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The light of the moon is sunlight hitting its surface and reflecting it onto us. The phases of the moon are caused by its position in relation to the sun and earth. The light is reflected at different angles, so we see 'phases' of the moon.
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