The period of time required for the Moon to complete a cycle of phases is called the ________ month.
A)equinox
B)sidereal
C)synodic
D)zodiacal
E)Julian

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The synodic month is the period of time required for the Moon to complete a cycle of phases. This is the interval between two identical phases of the Moon, such as full moon to full moon. The equinox, sidereal, zodiacal, and Julian months are different measures of time and do not relate to the Moon's phases.

The Period of Time Required for the Moon to Complete