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Which picture of the Moon shows the new moon phase?




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K. Myers

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K. Myers, Blogger, Chicago

Answered Jan 28, 2021

The picture of the moon that shows the new moon phase is one that such that the moon is directly located between the sun and the earth. The phase of the new moon is when the solar eclipse usually occurs. There would be no vision of the moon, simply because the portion of the moon that faces the earth is unlit. Of course, as it is known, the sun would not be seen at all.

Let me give you an explanation of the occurrence. It is a regular activity of the moon for it to orbit around the planet earth. However, as it orbits the earth, different parts of the moon are lit and shown visible to the earth. The side that the rays of light from the sun can reflect on is the part that is lit, while the other opposite side will be unlit. Now, the part of the moon that is visible to the earth is referred to as phase.

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C. OWENS

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Answered Jan 22, 2021

C is the correct answer to this question. The moon that is known as the new moon is the first in the lunar phase. The lunar phase happens when the Moon and the Sun have the same ecliptic longitude. When looking at block C, you will see that the new moon is a crescent shape and it is think.

During the lunar phase, the disk is unable to be seen with the natural eye. To be able to see this disk, you will need to use a telescope. The new moon lasts for 29 days and there are many natural aspects that can affect the length of time, including spring tides and neap.

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J. Alva

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Answered Jan 19, 2021

The answer to this is letter C. You need to remember that the new moon phase is the phase wherein the moon does not seem to be visible in the night sky. It will appear darker than usual and some would not be able to see it unless they have all of the right gadgets.

This will happen when the moon is seen on the same side of the earth as the sun. According to reports, they will start crossing the sun during the day which will not make them visible. Take note that you will only see the new moon when a solar eclipse is also happening.

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D. gray

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Answered Jun 13, 2019

The correct answer to this question is C. The new moon is the first lunar phase. This phase occurs when the Sun and Moon have an ecliptic longitude which is the same. As block C shows, the new moon is in the shape of a crescent and is very thin.

The disk during this phase is not visible to the human eye, unless they are using a telescope. A new moon will last approximately 29 days. This length is due to many aspects of nature, including neap and spring tides. The mean moments of the new moon can be calculated using the formula d = 5.598661 + 29.5305888610 x N.

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M. Porter

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Answered May 30, 2019

The new moon, which is depicted in block C, is situated between the earth and the sun, and the entire illumined portion of the moon is on the back side of the moon, which is the half that we as human beings can not see. The moon phases occur in the order that follows: New moon, full moon, first and third quarter, and all the stages in between.

Exactly one half of the moon is glowing because it has been illuminated by the sun. Most people are curious regarding the difference between the new and full moons. The new moon is dark and is not illuminated fully by the sun; hence, when the moon is full and glowing, it appears to be brighter in the sky.

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Wyatt Williams

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Answered Sep 20, 2018

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