Phases of the moon occur because
$(a)$. we can see only that part of the moon which reflects light towards us.
$(b)$. our distance from the moon keeps changing.
$(c)$. the shadow of the Earth covers only a part of the moon’s surface.
$(d)$. the thickness of the moon’s atmosphere is not constant.

Phases of the moon occur because we can see only that part of the moon that reflects light towards us.

So option $(a)$ is correct.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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