What do moon phases represent

The Moon's cycle is 29.5 days and it represents a full life-cycle. Each phase of the Moon has a different meaning and rhythm to the body. Moon phases show us how the Moon affects the ebb and flow of our entire existence.

Explanation:

moon phases represents which way the sunlight is coming from and can make eclipses is the process.

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