Question

The moon orbits earth about every 27 days. If you travel around the world in a day or two, what would you notice about the pattern of the moon phases?

Answer 1

Answer:

The Moon's phases repeat every 29.5 days, but it's orbit around the Earth only takes 27.

Explanation:

Why? In that time, as our Moon moves around Earth, the Earth also moves around the Sun. Our Moon must travel a little farther in its path to make up for the added distance and complete its phase cycle.