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Phases of the moon occur because

we can see only that part of the moon which reflects light towards us.
our distance from the moon keeps changing.
the shadow of the Earth covers only a part of the moon's surface.
the thickness of the moon's atmosphere is not constant.

Solution

C.

the shadow of the Earth covers only a part of the moon's surface.

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A celestial body that revolves around a planet is known as __________.

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