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What causes moon phases, rotation or revolution

User Barak
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Answer:

The Moon's monthly

cycle of phases

results from the

changing angle of

its illumination by the Sun.

Because its period of

revolution is the same as its

period of rotation, the Moon

always keeps the same face

toward Earth.

User Gabriel Mesquita
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