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New Moon. During this moon phase the sun is shining fully on the moon's far side and the near side remains dark. The only time it is visible from Earth is when a solar eclipse occurs.
Its surface is visible because of how AU's (Astronomical Units) it is away from the Earth.
As long as the observer is some place on the earth, his locationhas essentially no effect on the moon phase that he sees.
No it isn't. That's why they call it the farside of the moon.
At least 47%.
Full Moon
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Full Moon
Full Moon
The new Moon is highest in the sky at noon. This is when it is view by an Earthbound observer.
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The moon is visible to us because it reflects the sun's light.
One side of the moon (the Earth facing side) becomes fully visible at Full Moon.
The moon is between the sun and earth and reflects light back toward the sun
The moon is between the sun and earth and reflects light back toward the sun
The moon is between the sun, and Earth and reflects light back toward the sun.
The moon is between the sun and earth and reflects light back toward the sun