New moon occurs when the moon is between the sun and earth - we see only the dark side (moon not visible). Full moon occurs when the earth is between the sun and moon - we see only... New moon occurs when the moon is between the sun and earth - we see only the dark side (moon not visible). Full moon occurs when the earth is between the sun and moon - we see only the light side (½ of moon visible). A lunar eclipse is when the sun, earth and moon line up. A solar eclipse is when the sun, moon and earth line up.
Understand the Problem
The text describes the phases of the moon, specifically the new and full moons, as well as the definitions of lunar and solar eclipses. It aims to clarify the positions of the sun, earth, and moon during these events.
Answer
The full moon statement is incorrect. We see all the illuminated side, not half.
The first statement is generally correct. A new moon does occur when the moon is between the sun and the Earth, making the moon invisible from Earth because its illuminated side is facing away. However, the second statement has inaccuracies. A full moon occurs when the Earth is between the sun and the moon, but we actually see the entire illuminated side, not just half. The third statement about lunar eclipses is correct, while the fourth about solar eclipses is also generally correct.
Answer for screen readers
The first statement is generally correct. A new moon does occur when the moon is between the sun and the Earth, making the moon invisible from Earth because its illuminated side is facing away. However, the second statement has inaccuracies. A full moon occurs when the Earth is between the sun and the moon, but we actually see the entire illuminated side, not just half. The third statement about lunar eclipses is correct, while the fourth about solar eclipses is also generally correct.
More Information
The statement incorrectly suggests we see only half of the moon's light side during a full moon, but we actually see the entire half that is illuminated.
Tips
A common mistake is thinking only half of the illuminated side is visible during a full moon. It's important to understand that 'full moon' means the moon's entire illuminated half is visible from Earth.
Sources
- Sky Tellers - Moon Phases - lpi.usra.edu
- Phases of the Moon and Percent of the Moon Illuminated - aa.usno.navy.mil
- What are the phases of the Moon? - StarChild - NASA - starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov
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