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the shape of the moon is caused by the movement of the earth. Earth's shadow causes the shapes. As the earth moves, so does its shadow, creating different shapes (phases).

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The shape of the moon changes because we see different portions of its illuminated side as it orbits Earth. This phenomenon is known as the lunar phases, which are caused by the varying positions of the moon, Earth, and the sun in relation to each other.

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They are called phases.

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