We cannot see a new moon in our sky because ________.
A) it is obscured by Earth's shadow
B) no sunlight is illuminating the Moon
C) a new moon is quite near the Sun in the sky
D) above the horizon during the daytime

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A new moon occurs when the Moon is located between the Earth and the Sun. Since the side of the Moon facing Earth is not illuminated by sunlight, we cannot see it in our sky. Additionally, a new moon is quite near the Sun in the sky (hence the name). It is not usually visible during the day due to the brightness of the Sun, and it may be below the horizon at night.

We Cannot See a New Moon in Our Sky Because