A phase curve in astronomy refers to a graphical representation that illustrates how the brightness (or flux) of a celestial body changes with its phase angle or with time. The phase angle is the angle between the observer, the celestial body, and the light source (usually the Sun). Phase curves are particularly useful for understanding the reflective properties, surface conditions, or atmospheric properties of planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.

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