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During a full moon, the moon is on the far side of the earth, away from the sun. In other words, the earth is between the sun and the moon.
That means that the sun is behind us, shining on the part of the moon facing us.
Therefore, we see the fully lighted side of the moon, which we call a full moon.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe moon would be positioned last:
Sun --> Earth --> Moon
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∙ 10y agoIt's in the Earth's shadow, either partially or completely.
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∙ 14y agoDuring a solar eclipse, the moon is between the Sun and Earth.
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∙ 11y ago[Correction]
During the Lunar (Moon) eclipse, you are standing with the Sun at your back, so that Earth's shadow is on the Moon, even if you can't actually see the Sun.
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∙ 13y agoIt's in the Earth's shadow; specifically, the "umbra" or total shadow.
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∙ 12y agoDuring a total lunar eclipse, the Sun, Earth and Moon are lined up so precisely that the Moon is in the Earth's shadow.
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∙ 8y agoRight between the sun and the earth.
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The amount of lighted side of the moon you can see is the same during?
All of the Moon's lighted side is visible during the full moon.
How does the moon appear to an observer on earth during a full moon?
Full, large or whole. Maybe the question was meant to be...How would the Earth appear to an observer on the moon during a full moon?
Why are the waves bigger on full moon nights?
During New Moon and Full Moon, the moon's gravity pulls on the oceans more than during the other phases. Therefore at night time the tides are highest under the full moon.
What is the position of the sun moon and earth during a full moon?
(Sun) (earth) (full moon) so the moon is behind the earth in a full moon.
During which phase of the moon will you see most of the moon's surface?
Full Moon
The amount of lighted side of the moon you can see is the same during?
All of the Moon's lighted side is visible during the full moon.
During a full moon where is the sun?
During a full moon, the Sun is opposite to the Moon, in the sky.During a full moon, the Sun is opposite to the Moon, in the sky.During a full moon, the Sun is opposite to the Moon, in the sky.During a full moon, the Sun is opposite to the Moon, in the sky.
What part of the moon is seen during full moon?
Only half part of the moon is seen during full moon.
Why does lunar eclipse during full moon?
The Earth casts a shadow on the Moon during a Lunar Eclipse, this can only happen during a Full Moon.
How does the moon appear to an observer on earth during a full moon?
Full, large or whole. Maybe the question was meant to be...How would the Earth appear to an observer on the moon during a full moon?
What is the Moon's phase during a solar?
A full moon
When does the moon appear circular?
The moon is a full circle during a full moon. A full moon is also the only time a lunar eclipse can occur.
What is the phase of the moon during an eclipse?
During a lunar eclipse, the moon is "full". During a solar eclipse the moon is "new".
A lunar eclipse can only happen during a?
Lunar eclipses happen at the full moon.
Do you plant garlic during a full moon or a new moon?
you plant garlic during a new moon
What is worse the eye of the storm crossing the coast during a New Moon or a Full Moon?
There would not be a difference in the effects between a new moon and a full moon. However, the effects of the storm hitting at high tide during a full moon or new moon will be worse than at high tide during a half moon.
Why are the waves bigger on full moon nights?
During New Moon and Full Moon, the moon's gravity pulls on the oceans more than during the other phases. Therefore at night time the tides are highest under the full moon.
