Question

which statements about the moons phases are true? check all that apply. the same side of the moon always faces earth. the moon shines because it reflects light from earth. a new moon occurs when the sun shines on the side of the moon not facing earth. the waning gibbous and waning crescent occur immediately before the full moon. during the waxing phases of the moon, the side lit by the sun is not facing earth. a full moon happens when the earth is between the sun and the moon.

Explanation:

• Due to the moon's synchronous rotation, the same side always faces Earth.
• The moon shines by reflecting sunlight, not Earth - light.
• A new moon occurs when the side of the moon illuminated by the Sun is facing away from Earth.
• Waning phases occur after the full moon, not before.
• During waxing phases, more of the Sun - lit side of the moon becomes visible from Earth.
• A full moon happens when the Earth is between the Sun and the moon, so the entire Sun - lit side of the moon is visible from Earth.

Answer:

The same side of the moon always faces Earth.
A new moon occurs when the Sun shines on the side of the moon not facing Earth.
A full moon happens when the Earth is between the Sun and the moon.