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The sun is in the center of our solar system, then come the planets Mercury, Venus and then Earth. Since the moon circles the Earth sometimes the moon is between the sun and the Earth and sometimes the Earth is between the sun and the moon.

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When the moon is full earth or the moon is closer to the sun?

During a full moon, the moon is opposite the sun with Earth in between, meaning the moon is closer to Earth and further from the sun. This alignment allows the moon to appear fully illuminated from our perspective on Earth.


Where must the moon be relative to the earth and sun to appear to be full?

The moon must be on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun to appear full. This alignment causes the sunlight to fully illuminate the side of the moon facing the Earth, creating the appearance of a full moon.


When the Moon is full where is it in orbit around Earth?

At the time of Full Moon, Sun--Earth--Moon are lined up, in that order. The moon appears exactly opposite the sun in our sky. That's why, when we stand with our backs to the sun, we're looking straight at the entire illuminated half of the moon.


Is there a full moon when the sun is behind and a little above earth?

No, a full moon occurs when the sun, Earth, and moon are aligned with the Earth in the middle. The sun illuminates the entire side of the moon facing Earth, which gives it its full appearance. If the sun is behind and a little above Earth, the moon would not be in the position for a full moon.


What is the position of the sun moon and earth during a full moon?

During a full moon, the sun, Earth, and moon are in a straight line with the Earth in the middle. The sun illuminates the entire side of the moon facing the Earth, making it appear fully illuminated from our perspective.

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How would you put the earth sun and moon in order when there's a full moon?

Sun, Earth, Moon.


When the moon is full earth or the moon is closer to the sun?

During a full moon, the moon is opposite the sun with Earth in between, meaning the moon is closer to Earth and further from the sun. This alignment allows the moon to appear fully illuminated from our perspective on Earth.


Where must the moon be relative to the earth and sun to appear to be full?

The moon must be on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun to appear full. This alignment causes the sunlight to fully illuminate the side of the moon facing the Earth, creating the appearance of a full moon.


When the Moon is full where is it in orbit around Earth?

At the time of Full Moon, Sun--Earth--Moon are lined up, in that order. The moon appears exactly opposite the sun in our sky. That's why, when we stand with our backs to the sun, we're looking straight at the entire illuminated half of the 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.


Is there a full moon when the sun is behind and a little above earth?

No, a full moon occurs when the sun, Earth, and moon are aligned with the Earth in the middle. The sun illuminates the entire side of the moon facing Earth, which gives it its full appearance. If the sun is behind and a little above Earth, the moon would not be in the position for a full moon.


What is the position of the sun moon and earth during a full moon?

During a full moon, the sun, Earth, and moon are in a straight line with the Earth in the middle. The sun illuminates the entire side of the moon facing the Earth, making it appear fully illuminated from our perspective.


Where is the moon located in relation to Earth and the Sun when you see a full Moon?

The Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth than the Sun is when there is a full Moon.


What moon phase has earth directly between the sun and moon?

The full moon. Earth is ALMOST directly between the sun and moon, so the sun is "behind" us when we look at the moon. That is why the moon appears entirely lit to us, and is considered "full". If Earth IS directly between the sun and moon, which does not happen during most full moons, then there is a lunar eclipse.


Is the moon full when the Earth is closer to the sun?

No, the phase of the moon is not determined by the Earth's distance to the sun. A full moon occurs when the moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the sun, which allows sunlight to fully illuminate the side of the moon facing Earth.


Where is the full moon compared to the sun?

Full moon occurs when the Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun.


When the Moon is full where is it in its orbit around Earth?

When the moon is full, it's "behind" the earth, that is, in the direction opposite the sun. The three bodies are lined up, with the earth in the middle, like this: Sun ---------------------------------------------------------------------------Earth -- Moon