Full Moon always occurs
A) on the 15 th of ever 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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Full Moon occurs when the Moon is directly opposite the position of the Sun, with the Earth in between. This is when the full illuminated side of the Moon is facing us. A full moon occurs when the Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun, meaning that the Moon is directly opposite the position of the Sun in the sky.

Full Moon Always Occurs