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What time is it when the new moon is highest in the sky?

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Rotate the Earth counter clockwise in the direction shown by the arrow to mimic the passing of time. Show that the Full Moon rises at 6pm, is highest in the sky at midnight and sets at 6 am. It is not visible in the sky at noon because the Earth itself blocks the Moon from view.
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