Question

What causes the moon to change its appearance over a month?​

Answer 1

The reason we see different phases of the Moon here on Earth is that we only see the parts of the Moon that are being lit up by the Sun. When the Moon is between Earth and the Sun, the lit side is hidden from us. As it moves around Earth, more and more of the lit side comes into view. Then it begins to disappear again, creating the different phases we see.

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Answer 2

Answer: As the Moon orbits our planet, its varying position means that the Sun lights up different regions, creating the illusion that the Moon is changing shape over time. This is because it rotates once on its axis in exactly the same time it takes to orbit Earth – 27 days and seven hours.