In the new Moon phase.
The phase in which the moon is not visible from earth is called the "new" moon. It happens when the moon is aligned between the sun and the earth (every 28 days), which causes the side of the moon that we usually see to be in shadow.
During the new moon phase, the side of the moon facing Earth is not illuminated by the sun, making it impossible to see.
Full moon
You will see most of the moon's surface during the full moon phase when the entire illuminated side of the moon is facing Earth.
The phase of the moon depends on its position relative to the Earth and the Sun. As the moon orbits the Earth, its position changes and different amounts of sunlight reflect off its surface, creating the different phases we see from Earth.
The phase in which the moon is not visible from earth is called the "new" moon. It happens when the moon is aligned between the sun and the earth (every 28 days), which causes the side of the moon that we usually see to be in shadow.
Half-moon Half-Earth
If you are standing on the full moon you would be facing the earth at night.
Full Moon
During the new moon phase, the side of the moon facing Earth is not illuminated by the sun, making it impossible to see.
full moon
Full moon
The phase of the moon you see depends on how much of the sunlit side of the moon faces earth.
In about 28 days, you would see a new moon phase after observing a waning crescent phase. The new moon occurs when the moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, with the side of the moon lit that faces away from Earth.
You will see most of the moon's surface during the full moon phase when the entire illuminated side of the moon is facing Earth.
The phase of the moon depends on its position relative to the Earth and the Sun. As the moon orbits the Earth, its position changes and different amounts of sunlight reflect off its surface, creating the different phases we see from Earth.
All phases of the moon can be viewed from the earth. The moon is easier to see on a clear night, though the moon can also be seen during the day, depending on its orbit, and how bright the sunlight is.