What Is a New Moon

question 53

Multiple Choice

What is a new moon?

• A) The lunar phase in which the first-quarter moon approaches full moon
• B) The lunar phase in which Earth's shadow is cast on the Moon
• C) The lunar phase in which the Moon's shadow is cast on Earth
• D) The lunar phase in which sunlight illuminates only the far side of the Moon
• E) The lunar phase in which sunlight illuminates the Earth facing side of the Moon

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Definitions:

Interposition

A visual cue that one object is closer than another due to the overlapping of objects, which helps in perceiving depth.

Linear Perspective

A technique in art and photography that creates the illusion of depth and volume on a flat surface by depicting objects smaller as their distance from the observer increases.

Texture Gradient

Texture gradient is a depth cue in visual perception in which the surface texture of an object becomes denser and finer as distance from the viewer increases.

Autokinetic Illusion

A visual perception phenomenon where a static light in a dark room appears to move because of small involuntary eye movements.