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Which hypothetical scenario would result in

the moon not having different phases?

Answer:The answer is the moon or it around earth takes while as long but I don’t know why tho, can someone explain please

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Answer:

the different phases of the moon are proof that it revolves around the earth at the rate it does, so if it revolved around earth much more slowly, then the phases wouldn't be visible because the sun wouldn't hit the moon as it does now

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i don't know why this is being taught who cares about the moon

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