Question

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during the phase called the new moon, the moon is not visible to observers on earth. why not?
a. the sun is between earth and the moon, and the moon reflects light back toward the sun.
b. the moon is between the sun, and earth and reflects light back toward the sun.
c. earth is between the sun and the moon, and blocks light from reaching the moon.

Explanation:

During a new - moon, the moon is positioned between the Earth and the sun. The side of the moon that is illuminated by the sun is facing away from the Earth, so the moon reflects light back toward the sun and is not visible from Earth.

Answer:

B. The moon is between the sun, and Earth and reflects light back toward the sun.