The moon phases are caused by the angle of the sun to the moon to us, if that makes any sense. At all times, except for in eclipses, half the moon is being lit up by the sun but this does not mean we always see that. Depending on the rotation of the Earth we can see different amounts. This is what causes full moons, crescents, new moons, etc.
"Moon Phases / Lunar Phases Explained." Moon Information Resource And Guide. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Feb. 2011.
<http://www.moonconnection.com/moon_phases.phtml>.
"Moon Phases / Lunar Phases Explained." Moon Information Resource And Guide. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Feb. 2011.
<http://www.moonconnection.com/moon_phases.phtml>.
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