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The diagrams below show the positions of the Sun (A), Earth (B), and Moon (C). Which diagram represents when a full moon would be observed from Earth's surface?(2 points) Responses

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To determine which diagram represents a full moon from Earth's surface, we need to consider the positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.

A full moon occurs when the Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon. In this alignment, the Sun illuminates the side of the Moon that faces the Earth, allowing us to see the entire disk of the Moon lit up.

Here's how you can identify the correct diagram:

  1. Look for the Sun (A), which should be positioned on one side.
  2. The Earth (B) should be in the middle.
  3. The Moon (C) should be located on the opposite side of Earth from the Sun.

If any of the diagrams show this configuration, that is the one that represents when a full moon would be observed from Earth's surface.