The phase of the Moon on a particular night is determined by
A) The season of the year
B) The speed of the Moon in is orbit
C) The relative positions of the Sun,Earth,and Moon
D) How the Earth's shadow hits the Moon
E) The distance from the Earth to the Moon

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The phase of the Moon is determined by the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon, which dictate how much of the Moon's surface is illuminated from our perspective on Earth.

The Phase of the Moon on a Particular Night Is