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The model below shows the Moon at one position in its orbit around Earth. The white half of the Moon represents the part of the Moon that is lit up by the Sun. Select the phase of the Moon shown in the model.



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Responses

Full moon
Full moon

Third Quarter moon
Third Quarter moon

New Moon
New Moon

1st quarter moon
1st quarter moon
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Answer 1

Based on your description, the model shows the Moon with one half lit up by the Sun. This would indicate that the Moon is in the **Full Moon** phase, as during this phase the entire side of the Moon facing Earth is illuminated.

So the correct response is:

**Full moon**