The Phases Of The Moon

The Different shapes of the Moon, when viewed from the Earth , are called the phases of the Moon.

What causes the phases of the Moon?

The Moon shines due to the reflected light of the Sun.

The different phases of the Moon are:

                                                         

 New Moon,  Waxing Crescent ,  First  Quarter,  Waxing Gibbous                                  

 Full Moon,   Waning Gibbous,  Third Quarter ,  Waning Crescent

 New Moon