When you look up in the sky, you will notice that the moon appears to change shape. However, we know that isn't true. The moon isn't just randomly changing shape. It has to do with the amount of visible light (from the sun) on the moon's surface as it revolves around the Earth.
WAX ON (light on the right) WANE OFF (light on the left) |
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THE NEW MOON IS THE
ANNOYING FRIEND. ALWAYS GETS IN BETWEEN THE EARTH AND THE SUN. |