Question

1. what happens during a new moon and a full moon? sunlight hits the moon.

Explanation:

During a New Moon, the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun. So the side of the Moon that is illuminated by sunlight is facing away from the Earth, making the Moon appear dark from our vantage - point. During a Full Moon, the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon. The entire face of the Moon that is lit by sunlight is visible from the Earth.

Answer:

During a New Moon, the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun with its illuminated side facing away from Earth, making it appear dark. During a Full Moon, the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, and the illuminated side of the Moon is fully visible from Earth.