If the Moon is between the Sun and Earth and almost in line with the Sun,we call its phase:
A) new Moon.
B) gibbous.
C) The Moon never goes between the Sun and Earth.
D) full Moon.

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When the Moon is between the Sun and Earth and almost in line with the Sun, we call its phase the new Moon. This is because the side of the Moon facing the Earth is not lit up by the Sun and therefore appears dark to us.

If the Moon Is Between the Sun and Earth and Almost