Question 7 of 14intermediate🔧 ApplyVery Short1 mark
On a particular night, Vaishali saw the Moon in the sky from sunset to sunrise. What phase of the Moon would she have noticed?
Correct Answer
Vaishali would have noticed the Full Moon phase. On a Full Moon day, the Moon is nearly opposite the Sun—when the Sun sets in the West, the Moon rises in the East, and it remains visible throughout the night until sunrise, setting as the Sun rises.
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Explanation
The chapter states: 'On a full Moon day, the Moon is nearly opposite the Sun—when the Sun rises in the East, the Moon is almost setting in the West.' This means on Full Moon night, the Moon rises at sunset and sets at sunrise, making it visible throughout the entire night. No other phase of the Moon is visible from sunset to sunrise continuously.