The full Moon always occurs
A) on the first of the month.
B) when the Moon is at right angles to the direction of the Sun.
C) when the Moon is closer to the Sun than Earth is.
D) when the Moon is farther from the Sun than Earth is.

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The full Moon occurs when the Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun, meaning it is farther from the Sun than Earth is. This alignment allows the Sun to fully illuminate the Moon's surface as seen from Earth.

The Full Moon Always Occurs