Understanding the New Moon: What Causes Its Absence in the Night Sky?

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Understanding the New Moon: What Causes Its Absence in the Night Sky?

New moon

- Also known as the dark moon

- The Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth or nearly opposite side from the Sun.

- Because the near side is not lit by sunlight, it is not visible to us.

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