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On full moon day what is the position of moon ?

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Parallel side of the sun.

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Front of sun.

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Opposite side of the sun.

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None of the above.

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Solution

The correct option is C Opposite side of the sun.
Their are the illuminated portions of the moon. They become visible due to the sunlight reflected from the moon. While revolving around the earth, the moon is on the opposite side of the sun on a full moon day.

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