New Moon Explained: Why It's Invisible

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This describes a New Moon.

Here's why:

* Lunar Phases: The moon's phases are caused by the changing angles of sunlight reflecting off its surface as it orbits Earth.

* New Moon: During a New Moon, the moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun. Since the sun is illuminating the side of the moon facing away from Earth, we can't see it.

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