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Which statement describes the positions of the Moon, the Sun, and
Earth during a new moon?
The Moon is between Earth and the Sun.
Earth is closer to the Sun than to the Moon.
The Sun is between Earth and the Moon.
Earth is between the Moon and the Sun.
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Answer :

Final answer:

During a new moon, Earth is positioned between the Moon and the Sun.


Explanation:

The correct statement describing the positions of the Moon, the Sun, and Earth during a new moon is:

  • Earth is between the Moon and the Sun.

During a new moon, the Moon is located between the Earth and the Sun, leading to the side facing Earth being entirely shadowed, resulting in the Moon appearing invisible from Earth.


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