Question

question 8
what determines how the different moon phases appear from earth?
a. sudden changes in the path of the moons orbit
b. the amount of light that the moon receives from the sun
c. the tilt of earths axis relative to the moons position in space
d. the relative positions of the celestial objects in the earth - sun - moon system

Explanation:

The moon's phases are caused by the changing relative positions of the Earth, sun, and moon. As the moon orbits Earth, different portions of its illuminated side are visible from Earth. It's not due to sudden orbit - path changes, the amount of light the moon receives from the sun doesn't vary much for phase - formation, and the tilt of Earth's axis is more related to seasons than moon phases.

Answer:

D. the relative positions of the celestial objects in the Earth - sun - moon system