When the Moon assumes its characteristic thin crescent shape,the position of the Sun is
A)almost directly behind the Earth,so Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.
B)almost directly in back of the Moon.
C)at right angles to the line between the Moon and Earth.

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When the Moon is in its thin crescent phase, it means that the Sun is almost directly behind the Moon, illuminating only a small portion of the side facing Earth. This configuration results in the observed crescent shape.

When the Moon Assumes Its Characteristic Thin Crescent Shape,the Position