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Phases of the moon occur because...

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.

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