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It Changes Its Face Every Night Yet Never Grows Old — What Is It?
It changes its face every night yet never grows old — it fills, then fades, then returns again — what is it?
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What is the answer to the riddle 'it changes its face every night yet never grows old'?
The answer is the moon. Its visible shape shifts each night through its phases — filling to full, fading to new, then returning — yet it never ages.
Why does the moon change its face every night?
The Moon orbits Earth roughly every 29.5 days. As the angle between the Sun, Earth and Moon changes, we see different lit portions — the phases that make its 'face' appear to change.
Is this riddle good for kids?
Yes. It's an easy, family-friendly nature riddle with a clear clue, perfect for kids, classrooms and quiz nights.