When the Moon Assumes Its Characteristic Thin Crescent Shape,the Position

question 89

Multiple Choice

When the Moon assumes its characteristic thin crescent shape,the position of the Sun is

• A)almost directly behind the Earth,so Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.
• B)almost directly in back of the Moon.
• C)at right angles to the line between the Moon and Earth.

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