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OpenStudy (gabylovesyou):

Which of the following is NOT true about the phases of the moon????? The phases of the moon are caused by the Earth casting a shadow on the moon The phases of the moon repeat regularly The phases of the moon are caused by the alignment of the earth,sun and moon. The phases of the moon are not the same as lunar eclipses

OpenStudy (anonymous):

define lunar eclipse and phases of the moon. that should be your key

OpenStudy (anonymous):

this link should give you the clue http://www.calendar-365.com/moon/moon-phases.html

OpenStudy (anonymous):

did you notice something?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

try by process of elimination. cross out what is applicable to phases of the moon

OpenStudy (anonymous):

try again

OpenStudy (anonymous):

justify it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

read up. it will answer all your questions about the phases of the moon

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is the position of the Earth for it to be able to cast a shadow on the moon?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Earth casting a shadow is an eclipse. The phases have to do with the relative positions of the moon, the sun, and the person looking up at the night sky.

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