Which of the following statements about phases of the Moon are true? Select all

Question

Which of the following statements about phases of the Moon are true? Select all that apply.

at new moon, the Moon’s entire surface is engulfed in darkness

if its new moon, the Moon will rise in the middle of the day

at new moon, the half of the Moon facing the Sun is fully illuminated

the time between first-quarter moon and third-quarter moon is about a month

the time between new moon and full moon is about two weeks

if it is full moon, the Moon will rise around sunset

at new moon, we see only the “night” side of the Moon

Explanation / Answer

True statements are as follows

(i) at new moon, the half of the Moon facing the Sun is fully illuminated

(ii) the time between new moon and full moon is about two weeks

(iii) at new moon, we see only the “night” side of the Moon

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