Here are three common misconceptions. explain how you could use the simulation to tell these students that their statements are incorrect. Misconception 1: "The moon goes through phases as more and less of the Earth's shadow lands on the moon." Misconception 2: "The moon goes through phases, and the moon receives more and less sunlight." Misconception 3: "The moon goes through phases as we see more and less of the far side, and the far side is always dark."