Before revision: , dailymail .co.uk The phases of the moon do not correspond to the distance of the moon's orbit around the Earth, and hence are not indicators of the strength of the moon's gravitational pull.
After revision: | Dailymail.co.uk Also, the increase in moonlight between the new moon and full moon (waxing phase) are thought to stimulate leaf growth,Planting by the Moon | Tipsplants.com when the light decreases between the full moon and new moon (waning phase) the plant's energy is then thought to be focused on the roots.Waxing-Waning Moon | Astrocal .co.uk The phases of the moon do not correspond to the distance of the moon's orbit around the Earth, and hence are not indicators of the strength of the moon's gravitational pull.