Contrast the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon during the full moon phase and the new moon phase

Geography

Question
Contrast the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon during the full moon phase and the new moon phase
Answer

During the full moon phase, the Sun, Earth, and Moon are in alignment, with the Moon in between the Sun and Earth. During the new moon phase, the Sun and Moon are on opposite sides of the Earth.

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During the full moon phase, the Sun, Earth, and Moon are in alignment, with the Moon in between the Sun and Earth. This means that...
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