Which of the following statements about lunar phases is true?
A)The time between new Moons is two weeks.
B)The time from one new Moon to the next new Moon is the same as the time from first-quarter Moon to third-quarter Moon.
C)The full Moon sometimes rises around midnight.
D)It is possible to have two full Moons during January,but not usually during February.
E)It is possible to have two full Moons during November,but not during December.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The time from one new Moon to the next (a lunar month) is about 29.5 days. This allows for the possibility of two full Moons within one calendar month if the first occurs at the very beginning. February, being the shortest month with 28 or 29 days, typically cannot accommodate two full Moons, making statement D correct.

Which of the Following Statements About Lunar Phases Is True