Multiple choice

Of the following phases of the moon the invisible one is called

  1. Crescent

  2. Full moon

  3. New moon

  4. Waxing and Waning
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Explanation

The new moon phase occurs when the moon is between Earth and the Sun, with its illuminated side facing away from Earth. This makes the moon virtually invisible from Earth. During this phase, the moon rises and sets approximately with the Sun, so it's not visible in the night sky. A crescent moon shows a sliver of light, full moon is fully illuminated, and waxing/waning refer to the transition between phases.

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