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Which phase of the Moon is characterised by bright, round circle in the sky?


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First Quarter
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Waxing Gibbous
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New Moon
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Full Moon
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Solution

The correct option is D Full Moon

Full Moon occurs when the Moon and the Sun are on opposite sides of the Earth.

Thus, the Moon appears fully lit to us.

Hence, the phase when it is a bright, round circle, is called the full moon phase.


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