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The only time the Moon is EXACTLY in the new phase is when we're having a solar eclipse. At most of the new moons, the Moon is just a bit above or a bit below the Sun in the sky. And the Moon is only EXACTLY new for an hour or so; the Moon moves fairly quickly across the Earth. So when you're seeing the sliver of Moon at sunrise or sunset, you're actually seeing a Moon that is a few hours before or a few hours after it is precisely "new".
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoAt those times, from our position on earth, we can only see
part of the moon's lighted half.
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∙ 14y agoThe moon is really a sphere-like shape, all the time. It is just shadowed at almost all times, so you only see the crescent shape sometimes. It goes in phases.
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∙ 14y agoIts a normal thing. What is the problem?
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What shape was the moon on Wednesday?
crescent moon
What does the crescent mean?
A crescent moon is a phase of the moon.It even looks like a crescent banana shape.
What is the shape of the lighted part of the moon called?
Crescent
What is the term for the lit shape of the moon?
The general term for the visible lit part of the moon is "the phase of the moon." The visible lit portion can have a crescent shape, a gibbous shape or a "half-moon" (half circle) shape.
When is the moon a thin curved shape?
when the sun is on the opposite side of the earth, and it creates a shadow which makes a crescent moon
What shape was the moon on Wednesday?
crescent moon
What is the fertile crescent and why is it called that?
It is called a crescent because it is the shape of a crescent. Some things that have the same shape are: a croissant a crescent moon ect.
What did the fertile crescent is and why it is called that?
It is called a crescent because it is the shape of a crescent. Some things that have the same shape are: a croissant a crescent moon ect.
What does the crescent mean?
A crescent moon is a phase of the moon.It even looks like a crescent banana shape.
What was the moon shape on the 30th November 2010?
the moon was a waiting crescent moon
What shape is a banana?
bananas arekinda shaped like a boomerang But if you want to see for you self, go to the grocery store and ask where the bananas are. Hope I helped!
What does 'aytac' mean?
aytac: crescent moon, crown shape of the moon.
WHAT Shape of the lighted part of the moon is called?
Crescent
Can the clouds cover the moon and then make shape?
Yeah, thats actually how the moon is "crescent" or anyother shape, lol, the moon doesn't just turn to that shape. :D Anyways, yeah, so your theory is correct. Good job :p
What is the shape of the lighted part of the moon called?
Crescent
Does the shape a crescent moon have any rotational symmetry?
Yes
How do you spell the french pastry shaped like a crescent?
The correct spelling is "crescent" and refers to a curved or semi-circular shape (especially a curved edge slice of a solid circle).
