Question

the model below shows the moon at one position in its orbit around earth. the white half of the moon represents the part of the moon that is lit up by the sun. select the phase of the moon shown in the model.

Explanation:

The new moon phase occurs when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun. In this position, the side of the Moon that is lit by the Sun is facing away from the Earth. As shown in the model, the white half (lit part) of the Moon is not visible from Earth, which is characteristic of the new moon phase. The full moon has the entire lit side facing Earth, and the waxing crescent has a small sliver of the lit side visible from Earth, which is not the case here.

Answer:

new