Question

Constructing models can help provide evidence about why the moon changes appearances. Describe what someone on Earth would observe if viewing the moon in the night sky, based on the positions of the sun, Earth, and moon in the model. Then, describe what he or she can expect to see over the next few evenings.

Here is a picture of the model:

Answer 1

Well it all depends on where the moon is at if it is at the top more of the moon is going to show but lets say its in the mid the it would be half at that because it is hitting the moon in the mid but at the same time you wont be able to see the moon alll the way because of the suns reflection on to the moon which makes it vblack somethimes when you look at it.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

The Moon has no glow of its own, but shines with the reflected light of the Sun. During its crescent phase in the twilight or dawn, you can also sometimes see the dark portion of the Moon glowing faintly in the sunlight that reflects off Earth, an effect called earthshine.