Why the moon looks different at different times?
3 answers
How much light from the sun is covered by the earth.
The moon revolves around the earth.
When it is between the earth and the sun, all we see is the side that is in shadow. That is "new moon"
As it moves around so it is perpendicular to a line between earth and sun, we see the half that is lit.
When it is behind the earth, the sun lights up the whole side we are looking at, full moon (unless it is EXACTLY behind the earth which is an eclipse).
When it is between the earth and the sun, all we see is the side that is in shadow. That is "new moon"
As it moves around so it is perpendicular to a line between earth and sun, we see the half that is lit.
When it is behind the earth, the sun lights up the whole side we are looking at, full moon (unless it is EXACTLY behind the earth which is an eclipse).
Thanks Doctor and Damon for your help