Which phase lasts longer, a full moon or a new moon?

Select one: a. Full moon

b. New moon

C. They both last for the same number of days.

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Anabella

23 June, 22:09

Which phase lasts longer, a full moon or a new moon?

Select one: a. Full moon

b. New moon

C. They both last for the same number of days.

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Gia · Answer 1

Answer is c!

Karina Banks · Answer 2

Answer: Definitely the answer is C. They both last for the same number of days.

Explanation: This requires the moon to complete a bit more than one orbit to be between the earth and the sun again. The period from new moon to full moon is one half a synodic month of 29.530/2 which is 14.765 days.

Which phase lasts longer, a full moon or a new moon?Select one: a. Full moonb. New moonC. They both last for the same number of days.

Which phase lasts longer, a full moon or a new moon?

Select one: a. Full moon

b. New moon

C. They both last for the same number of days.