In what positions are the earth, moon and sun during a new moon

During the New Moon the far side of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun, while the side that faces the Earth lies in darkness so the Moon is invisible. As the Moon follows its path from the New Moon position more and more of the Earth-facing side becomes illuminated resulting in the “waxing” phases.

i believe it would cause an increase of percipitation, though i could be wrong. so i would say b is the answer.

not only is it colder, it also becomes darker, less salty, and more dense.