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If your question is 'Does the Sun hide behind the Moon at night?' Then no, it doesn't. As the Earth rotates on its axis and orbits the sun, different parts of the Earth are exposed to the Sun's light, this is the reason behind different time zones. For example Australia has a different daytime to ours because the Sun is over that area at a different time to the UK. So to answer your question, the Sun is just in a different area of the Earth at night time. The moon then 'comes up' because the Sun's rays are lighting up the surface of the moon, the rays are direct onto its surface, making it glow.
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A student thinks that the sun is hidden behind the clouds at night why is this unlikely?
The sun does not hide behind the clouds at day because the sun goes around the Earth. It is night time when the sun is on the other side :) im intelligent. ... hahahah
Does the sun sit behind the moon?
The sun can sometimes be behind the moon, it depends on where the moon, earth and sun are relative to each other.
In what phase is the moon completely hidden?
That phase is called new moon. Moon may also be unobservable during lunar eclipse - it can only occur at full moon, because Moon has to be in line with Sun and Earth, behind Earth.
Why can you see the full moon only at night?
Because this is how the moon cycle works: MOON---EARTH---SUN=full moon EARTH---MOON---SUN=new moon. So, when you see the moon during the daytime, it's because its orbit is interfering with the Sun's. But during a full moon, when the moon is behind the Earth, it cannot interfere. See?
Why can you see the moon at night?
The sun shines to the moon at night time
Does the moon rise every night?
No. Depending on the phase of the moon, it can either rise at night or during the day. When it is a new moon it cannot be seen at all because the sun is behind it. If the sun is directly behind it and lined up then it is called a solar eclipse.
A student thinks that the sun is hidden behind the clouds at night why is this unlikely?
The sun does not hide behind the clouds at day because the sun goes around the Earth. It is night time when the sun is on the other side :) im intelligent. ... hahahah
If you see your shadow are you in direct sunlight?
Yes, you are, and the sun is probably somewhat behind you. And at night with a moon your shadow will be "indirect"one - of the sun light reflected by the moon.
What would a person in the moon see when there is an eclipse of the moon?
During a lunar eclipse, a resident of the Moon would experience a solar eclipse; the Sun would be hidden behind the Earth.
Does the sun sit behind the moon?
The sun can sometimes be behind the moon, it depends on where the moon, earth and sun are relative to each other.
Why doe the moon appear lit at night?
The moon is in front of the sun at night, and the moon reflects the sun's light.
In what phase is the moon completely hidden?
That phase is called new moon. Moon may also be unobservable during lunar eclipse - it can only occur at full moon, because Moon has to be in line with Sun and Earth, behind Earth.
Why is the sun shining at the night and why is the moon upset about it?
The sun does not shine in the night. The full moon reflects sunlight to the Earth at night.
Why can you see the full moon only at night?
Because this is how the moon cycle works: MOON---EARTH---SUN=full moon EARTH---MOON---SUN=new moon. So, when you see the moon during the daytime, it's because its orbit is interfering with the Sun's. But during a full moon, when the moon is behind the Earth, it cannot interfere. See?
Why can you see the moon at night?
The sun shines to the moon at night time
What it means when full moon is seen?
Seeing the full moon means that you are standing with your back to the Sun. (Even if the Sun is hidden behind Earth.) and the sky is clear. This same thing happens all the way around the Moon . . . you just can't stand and see the Moon from outer space.
What is the difference of the sun earth and moon?
The sun is a big star the moon has no light it gains it's bright night light from the sun's reflection behind and the earth is best it provides water,food and land we can actually live on!
