Question

contrast the relative positions of the sun . earth and moon during the full moon phases and the new moon phase​

Answer 1

During the New Moon the far side of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun, while the side that faces the Earth lies in darkness so the Moon is invisible. ... As the Moon follows its path from the Full Moon position less and less of the Earth-facing side is illuminated resulting in the “waning” phases.

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