How are the sun, moon, and earth positioned relative to each other during a new moon? Astronomy Our Solar System Components of the Solar System 1 Answer Peter Dec 23, 2015 Sun/moom/earth Explanation: The moon in its travel around the earth has to come directly between the earth and the sun so that all sun light bounces off the moon and away from the earth. Answer link Related questions How does the composition of our solar system compare to the composition of the universe? How are various bodies in the solar system similar and different? Does our solar system move through the universe like a cloud moves through the sky or are we... What is the solar system? What is the shape of the solar system and how is it maintained? What is the center of our solar system? What keeps the solar system in balance? Does our solar system have a name? Why is the solar system flat? What is the theory that explains how the solar system was formed? See all questions in Components of the Solar System Impact of this question 4486 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License