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Phases of the Moon

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There are ___ major phases of the Moon that are visible from Earth over about a month.

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The correct option is B
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The phases of the Moon are different ways in which Moon looks from Earth over about a month.
The 8 major phases are:
New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent

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