How many phases does the moon undergo in a month?

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Solution

The correct option is D 8
The moon goes through eight distinct phases in a month.

The different phases are as follows:

1) new moon

2) waxing crescent moon

3) first quarter moon

4) waxing gibbous moon

5) full moon

6) waning gibbous moon

7) third quarter moon

8) waning crescent moon

After this, the cycle repeats itself.

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