Here's why:
* Moon's Orbit: The moon orbits the Earth, and its position relative to the sun determines its phases.
* New Moon: During a new moon, the moon is positioned between the Earth and the sun. This means the sunlit side of the moon faces away from Earth, making it invisible to us.
* Setting at Noon: Because the new moon is in the same general direction as the sun, it rises and sets around the same time as the sun. Since the sun sets in the west at noon (local solar noon), so does the new moon.
Keep in mind that this is a simplified explanation, and the actual time of moonset can vary slightly based on the moon's specific position in its orbit and your location on Earth.
