Question

The diagram below represents the Moon in various positions of its orbit around Earth. Letters A through E represent different positions of the Moon. The arrows represent the direction of the Moon’s orbit. The large arrows on the right represent the direction of the Sun’s rays. Use the diagram to answer the questions below. Based on Figure 26-3A, at which position would a full moon be seen from an observer on Earth?A. Position AB. Position EC. Position DD. Position B

Answer 1

A full moon occurs when the entirety of the lit side of the moon is facing Earth. Visually, we can see that occurs at Position A.