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We just call it that. The opposite of Full is Empty, but calling the unilluminated Moon "Empty" would not be correct.
Comment: The reason there has to be a "New Moon" phase is that the Moon's orbit puts the Moon between the Earth and the Sun (more or less) about once per month. We can't see any light from the Moon then and it's called the "New Moon".
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Why is a new moon called a new moon?
because there is a new moon in new moon
How many days pass between the new moon 1st quarter moon full moon 3rd quarter moon?
1st quarter moon . . . 7.38 days after New Moon Full moon . . . 14.77 days after New Moon 3rd quarter moon . . . 22.15 days after New Moon New Moon . . . 29.53 days after the previous New Moon.
What phase of the moon new moon occur?
The New Moon always occurs very close to the moon's "new moon" phase.
Where new moon?
There new moon!
Where does the old moon go if there is an new moon?
There is no "old moon". The opposite of a new moon is a full moon.
What is the period of the moon from new moon to new moon?
29 days
What is difference between a new moon and full moon?
a new moon is when the moon is forming again and a full moon is when the moon is fully formed <><><><><> The new moon is when the Moon is minimally lighted, while the full moon is when the Moon is maximally lighted.
Is a new moon when only half the moon is covered?
a new moon is when the moon is completley covered
What phase of the moon is that represents the new moon?
new moon is where the moon isn't visible in the sky.
When the dark side of the moon is facing earth you have a?
A new Moon
What new moon do Chinese people celebrate for Chinese New Year?
the new moon is full moon
What is the meaning of the New Moon book title?
the book is called new moon because when Edward leaves Bella it is a new moon. a new moon is the portion of the lunar cycle when there appears to be no moon.
