It is false.
half of the moon is called the dark side and we never see it.
When the moon appears completely dark it is called a new moon.
That is called a 'full moon'.
The moon is not dark all the time. It is dark in a phase called a "new moon." But it only temporarily lasts.
In China, the dark shadows that are on the moon are called "the toad in the moon".
half of the moon is called the dark side and we never see it.
No. The far side of the moon is usually partially illuminated by the sun and is only completely dark during the full moon. The far side of the moon is fully lit during the new moon phase. It is called the "dark" side of the moon because we never see it.
When the moon appears completely dark it is called a new moon.
Lunar eclipses happen at the full moon.
No. The far side of the moon is usually partially illuminated by the sun and is only completely dark during the full moon. The far side of the moon is fully lit during the new moon phase. It is called the "dark" side of the moon because we never see it.
The color of the new moon is very dark since it is the opposite of a full moon.
yes
That is called a 'full moon'.
the light areas of the moon are called the highlands. the dark areas are called maria.
No. The new moon is completely dark.
Yes. The far side of the moon is dark when we see a full moon. It is partially dark at all phases other than the new moon.
The Sanskrit word Shuklam means Bright. Hence the Waxing fortnight (New Moon to Full Moon) is called Shukla Pakshami in Sanskrit. Conversely Krishna means Dark and hence the Waning fortnight (Full Moon to New Moon) is called Krishna Pakshami.