Curiosity corner for kids: Why does the Moon change shape?
The Moon doesn't actually change shape; it's always a ball. We only see different amounts of its surface lit by the Sun as it orbits Earth. This changing appearance, known as the Phases of the Moon, cycles through shapes like Crescent, Half, and Full Moon each month.
The Moon doesn't actually change shape; it's always a ball. We only see different amounts of its surface lit by the Sun as it orbits Earth. This changing appearance, known as the Phases of the Moon, cycles through shapes like Crescent, Half, and Full Moon each month.
