From the northern hemisphere, where in the sky would an observer expect to see true astronomical new Moon?
A) in a direction opposite to that of the Sun
B) always in the south
C) in a direction at right angles to that of the Sun
D) The Moon is not visible at new Moon.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

At the phase of a true astronomical new Moon, the Moon is located between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth due to the Sun's brightness overshadowing it.

From the Northern Hemisphere, Where in the Sky Would an Observer