From Earth, due to their motions and the fact that the Sun lights only a portion of each surface, both Mercury and the Moon:

A) always look full from Earth.
B) appear to go through phases.
C) pass through Earth's shadow.
D) appear to be half-lit by the Sun.
E) always have the same side facing Earth.


B

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