Why can we see the entire side of the moon during a full moon?

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27 December, 05:31

Why can we see the entire side of the moon during a full moon?

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Adrienne Harrison · Answer 1

Answer: Its because instead of the sun being behind the earth therefor causing a shadow on the moon, it is away from the earth or behind the moon causing an eclipse.

Explanation: When the shadow of the earth is on the moon, it causes a shadow on the moon because the earth is a sphere. When the sun rotates away from the moon it prevents a shadow on the moon. Therefore causing a full moon and letting us see the entire side of the moon.