After full moon day every night the size of the bright part of the moon appears to become thinner an...........

General Studies (MTS) Geography

After full moon day, every night the size of the bright part of the moon appears to

become thinner and thinner. On the fifteenth day, the moon is not visible. This day is

known as:

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SSC MTS 18th October 2021 Shift-2

half-moon day

full moon day

new moon day

moon day

- The moon's phases change due to its orbit around Earth.

- After a full moon, the visible part of the moon reduces nightly.

- On the 15th day after the full moon, it isn't visible from Earth.

- This phase is called the "new moon."

- Option:1, half-moon day

- Incorrect. During a half-moon, half of the moon is visible.

- Option:2, full moon day

- Incorrect. The full moon is when the entire face is illuminated.

- Option:3, new moon day

- Correct. The moon is not visible as the illuminated side faces away from Earth.

- Option:4, moon day

- Vague. Doesn't specify a phase.

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