What Causes The Phases Of The Moon?
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What causes the phases of the moon? The common incorrect answer is the shadow of the Earth. The phases of the moon are actually just a result of our perception of the moon s half-illuminated surface. When the moon does pass through Earth s shadow the result is a lunar eclipse. This can be spectacular as the moon turns a deep shade of red. Images courtesy of NASAimages.org and Geoff Wyatt, Senior Astronomy Educator Powerhouse Museum
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