The Earth blocks out the rays of the Sun, so the moon can't reflect the light anymore.
It appears completely dark during the new moon phase.
the moon is on the far side of the sun.
it is the dark outline of the moon
When the moon appears completely dark it is called a new moon.
it appears after the crescent moon.
It appears completely dark during the new moon phase.
the moon is on the far side of the sun.
The color of the new moon is very dark since it is the opposite of a full moon.
In August, 2011, New Moon is the night of August 28th. Note that "New Moon" visually doesn't appear - there is no moon to seeon the night of "new moon".
Dark.
A new moon may appear once or twice each month.
it is the dark outline of the moon
New Moon.
it appears after the crescent moon.
No. The new moon is completely dark.
When the moon appears completely dark it is called a new moon.
The moon is not dark all the time. It is dark in a phase called a "new moon." But it only temporarily lasts.