A what is a new moon and a full moon
A new moon and a full moon are two different phases of the lunar cycle.
A new moon occurs when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, with the Sun's rays shining on the side of the Moon that faces away from Earth. From our perspective, the Moon appears completely dark and almost invisible during this phase. This typically happens every 29.5 days, marking the beginning of a new lunar month.
On the other hand, a full moon occurs when the Moon is positioned on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun, with the Earth's shadow casting no obstruction on the Moon's surface. In this phase, the entire illuminated side of the Moon is visible from Earth. The Moon appears as a circle of light and is usually the brightest and largest during this phase. A full moon also occurs approximately every 29.5 days, marking the middle of the lunar month.
These two phases, the new moon and the full moon, are notable events in the lunar cycle and hold cultural and symbolic significance in various societies and religions.