A full moon always occurs
A) on the 15th of every month.
B) when the moon is at right angles to the direction of the sun.
C) when the moon is closer to sun than the Earth is.
D) when the moon is directly opposite the position of the sun.

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A full moon occurs when the moon is directly opposite the position of the sun, with the Earth in between, so that the sun's light illuminates the entire visible surface of the moon.

A Full Moon Always Occurs