Question

5.The well-known cycle of the Moon's phases is governed by which month?
A. Sidereal month
B. Synodic month
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B

Answer 1

Answer:

The well-known cycle of the Moon's phases is governed by which month? Explanation: Synodic month is the most familiar lunar cycle as it governs the well-known cycle of the Moon's phases.

Answer 2

The most familiar lunar cycle is the synodic month because it governs the well-known cycle of the Moon's phases. The Moon has no light of its own but shines by reflected sunlight. As a consequence, the geometry of its orbital position relative to the Sun and Earth determines the Moon's apparent phase.