INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

THE EARTH

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When the moon is one the side of the earth directly opposite the sun, the moon is in the phase known as:
A
New
B
First quarter
C
Last quarter
D
Full
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The full moon phase occurs when the Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun, this causes Lunar eclipse, thus option B is correct.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Moon is opposite the Sun, as viewed from Earth, revealing the Moon’s dayside. A full moon rises around sunset and sets around sunrise. The Moon will appear full for a couple of days before it moves into… As the Moon begins its journey back toward the Sun, the opposite side of the Moon now reflects the Moon’s light.

Detailed explanation-3: -On the side of Earth opposite the Moon, the gravitational pull is less than on any other part of the Earth and the oceans are “left behind” in another bulge. The Moon’s contribution to Earth’s tides is significant because it is so close.

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