How long does it take for the moon to REVOLVE around the Earth 1 time.
24 hours
8 days
27.3 days
29.5 days
1 month
365.25 days
How long is a "moon day" ... which is the time it takes the moon to ROTATE once on its axis.
Why do we NOT see any of the illuminated part of the moon during a new moon?
During a new moon it is at night so we don't see anything
the lit side of the moon is facing away from Earth
The orbital plane of the moon is tilted 5˚
The moon is rotating