Homework Help: Science

Posted by Sara on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 8:07pm.

Are the phases of the moon caused by Earth's shadow cast on the moon?

No, the phases of the moon are caused by the alignment of the moon and sunin the sky.

Please correct me if I'm wrong, thanks

Science - drwls, Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 8:17pm
You are right this time! Good job, Sara!
The earth's shadow causes rare lunar eclipses, not the phases.
Science - Sara, Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 8:18pm
thanks for the extra info drwls :-)

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