Question

When the moon is not visible at night in a clear sky, the moon is called:
(A) full moon
(B) eclipsed moon
(C) dark moon
(D) new moon

Answer 1

Answer:

Dark moon ... hope this will help

Answer 2

Dear Student,

◆ Answer - (D)

When the moon is not visible at night in a clear sky, the moon is called new moon.

● Explanation -

• Shape of visible portion of the moon cyclically changes throughout the month. This is called as moon cycle.

Lunar phases are described as -

1. New moon
2. Waxing crescent
3. First quarter
4. Waxing gibbous
5. Full moon
6. Wanning gibbous
7. Third quarter
8. Waning crescent

Thanks dear. Hope this helps you...