Moon Phases Explained: How the Moon Changes Throughout the Month

Have you ever looked at the night sky and wondered why the Moon seems to change its shape every night? In this short audio episode, we explore the fascinating cycle of the Moon and explain how the different phases appear throughout the lunar month.From the New Moon and Crescent Moon to the First Quarter, Full Moon, and Waning phases, this episode gives you a simple way to understand what is happening as the Moon orbits Earth. We also discuss why moon phases are useful for skywatchers, photographers,