In low latitudes, the new Moon will always...

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Question 1 of 2707066636ee928f7522a1c519b2b

In low latitudes, the new Moon will always rise at about __________.

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Question 1 of 27070

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In low latitudes, the new Moon will always rise at about __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• New Moon position relative to the Sun in the sky • How Moon rising times change with lunar phase • Difference between specific clock times (e.g., 1200 LMT, 2400 LMT) and events like sunrise/sunset

💭 Think About

• At New Moon, is the Moon roughly in the same direction as the Sun, opposite the Sun, or at right angles to the Sun? How would that affect when it rises? • Think about when a Full Moon rises (opposite the Sun). Now mentally "rewind" the phase back to New Moon — what must happen to the rising time? • Are fixed clock times like 1200 or 2400 LMT reasonable for ALL days and locations, or is it more logical to link Moon rise to a daily solar event?

✅ Before You Answer

• Be clear on where the Moon is located relative to the Sun at New Moon (conjunction). • Compare Moon rise at New Moon versus Moon rise at Full Moon to see the pattern. • Eliminate any choices that would require the New Moon to be on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun.

Question 1 of 27070

Q

In low latitudes, the new Moon will always rise at about __________.

A

sunset

B

2400 LMT

C

1200 LMT

D

sunrise

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Question 1 / 2707066636ee928f7522a1c519b2b

Question 1 of 2707066636ee928f7522a1c519b2b

In low latitudes, the new Moon will always rise at about __________.

Back

Question 1 of 27070

Q

In low latitudes, the new Moon will always rise at about __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• New Moon position relative to the Sun in the sky • How Moon rising times change with lunar phase • Difference between specific clock times (e.g., 1200 LMT, 2400 LMT) and events like sunrise/sunset

💭 Think About

• At New Moon, is the Moon roughly in the same direction as the Sun, opposite the Sun, or at right angles to the Sun? How would that affect when it rises? • Think about when a Full Moon rises (opposite the Sun). Now mentally "rewind" the phase back to New Moon — what must happen to the rising time? • Are fixed clock times like 1200 or 2400 LMT reasonable for ALL days and locations, or is it more logical to link Moon rise to a daily solar event?

✅ Before You Answer

• Be clear on where the Moon is located relative to the Sun at New Moon (conjunction). • Compare Moon rise at New Moon versus Moon rise at Full Moon to see the pattern. • Eliminate any choices that would require the New Moon to be on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun.