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    The various shapes of the bright part of the moon as seen during a month are called as what?
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    The various shapes of the bright part of the moon as seen during a month are called as what?

    A.

    Sizes of the moon

    B.

    Shapes of the moon

    C.

    Phases of the moon

    D.

    Patterns of the moon

    Correct option is C


    The phases of the moon refer to the different appearances of the moon as seen from Earth during its monthly orbit around the Earth. These phases result from the changing angles of the Earth, Moon, and Sun. The main phases of the moon are: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent. Each phase shows a different portion of the moon's sunlit side as visible from Earth.

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