Question

what do you understand by the following terms (a) new moon (b) full moon

Answer 1

a ) NEW MOON is a phase that is invisible to us on earth because the moon is between earth and sun and it illuminated side is facing way from us . It marks the beginning of lunar cycle .


b) FULL MOON is a lunar phase when the moon appears fully illuminated . The earth at this time is between the moon and the earth . this takes place once a week


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Answer 2

The meaning of the terms the following terms (a) new moon (b) full moon are as follows:

• A new moon is the Moon when it is between Earth and the Sun. It is also known as the side of the Moon that is in shadow and faces Earth.
• On the other hand, a full moon occurs when the Moon is on the opposite side of Earth from the Sun, and thus the side is not in shadow.
• The full moon is also the lunar phase when the Moon appears fully illuminated from Earth's perspective.
• It generally occurs when the ecliptic longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees.
• However,  in astrological terms, the new Moon is the Moon which is joined with, the Sun. Here, the Moon reflects light from the Sun, it seems to have disappeared.

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