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Why does the crescent moon show on the bottom instead of the side?

April 26, 2017Crescent moon

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Why does the crescent moon show on the bottom instead of the side?

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This creates a complex cycle of alignment between sunlight and your position on the earth. Thus, the crescent of the moon will appear to tilt depending upon where you are, what time of year it is and the moon’s inclination to the earth.