That's what happens during a total eclipse of the moon. Most of the western
Hemisphere, including all of the USA, will see that on December 21, 2010.
full moon
Crescent or gibbous; any phase except full or new.
The phase of the Moon that occurs when it is three-quarters full just before the full Moon is called the Gibbous Moon, specifically the Waxing Gibbous phase. During this phase, more than half of the Moon's surface is illuminated, and it is approaching full illumination. The Waxing Gibbous phase occurs between the First Quarter and the Full Moon.
A spring tide occurs during the full moon phase of the moon. This is also known as the new moon phase and the moon is located between the earth and the sun.
A "lunar" eclipse can not happen during the new moon phase it can only happen when the moon is full.
Only during a full moon.
Only at the time of Full Moon.
When Venus is in its full phase, Earth would appear in its new phase as seen by a hypothetical Venetian. This is because the position of Earth in relation to the Sun would cause it to appear fully illuminated from Venus, similar to how Venus appears fully illuminated from Earth during its full phase.
A full moon
The phase that occurs between the first quarter and the full moon is the waxing gibbous phase. During this phase, the illuminated portion of the moon is increasing in size, moving towards the full moon phase.
During the full moon.
full moon
Crescent or gibbous; any phase except full or new.
During a lunar eclipse, the moon is at it's full phase - directly opposite the sun.
The phase of the Moon that occurs when it is three-quarters full just before the full Moon is called the Gibbous Moon, specifically the Waxing Gibbous phase. During this phase, more than half of the Moon's surface is illuminated, and it is approaching full illumination. The Waxing Gibbous phase occurs between the First Quarter and the Full Moon.
At the Full Moon only.
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.