2006-12-07 12:06:30 · 5 answers · asked by Chanel lover 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Technically, the so called "New Moon" is the exact opposite of the "Full Moon", and it occurs at the precise moment when the Sun and Moon both share the same right ascension number. In other words, less than a split second. However, just as the "Full Moon" can seem to be present for 24 hours or more, The new moon can be observed over a similar time frame. The name "new moon" actually comes from the supposed rebirth of the moon every time it re-emerges from the sun's fiery glare each month, during the normal course of its orbit around the Earth. The Muslim religion attaches special significance to this event, which is why they chose the crescent moon as the symbol of their religion.
2006-12-07 12:11:02 · answer #1 · answered by Sciencenut 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The new moon is just the instant in time when the moon is aligned with the sun. It becomes visible about a day later, and appears as a waxing or "new" crescent for about the next six days, leading up to the first quarter.
2006-12-07 12:25:07 · answer #2 · answered by injanier 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only an instant.
2006-12-07 12:21:28 · answer #3 · answered by hznfrst 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One night - after that it is not new anymore.
2006-12-07 12:17:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sciencenut is on the beam.....I agree with him
2006-12-08 03:10:17 · answer #5 · answered by orion_1812@yahoo.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋