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you can see the moon because the sun is not hitting the earth war the moon is hitting.
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Why you can see the phases of the moon?
The sun lights the moon and how much sun is on the moon depends on the sun,That iswhy you can see moon phases.
Can you see the moon phases in space?
The phases of the moon are caused by the relative positions of the sun, the moon and the observer. It is possible to see phases of the moon in space depending on your position relative to the sun and the moon.
How often can you see a moon in the night?
Any moon apart from the new moon can be seen in the night sky, although the only moon phase that is above the horizon the entire night is the full moon. The gibbous phases either rise just before sunset or set after sunrise, the quarter phases either rise or set at midnight and the crescent phases either rise shortly before sunrise or set shortly before sunset.
If the moon were larger would you still see the moon phases?
Yes. The phases of the moon aren't based on the size of the moon. Phases are based on the position of the moon in relation to the sun.
How are we able to see the moon if it doesn't make its own light?
We can only see the parts of the moon that are directly in sunlight - this is why we see only part of the moon during its phases as it passes in and out of the direct light of the sun.
Where can you see the Moon's phases?
Anywhere that it is night. inless if it is a new moon then you can not see the moon.
Why you can see the phases of the moon?
The sun lights the moon and how much sun is on the moon depends on the sun,That iswhy you can see moon phases.
Can you see the moon phases in space?
The phases of the moon are caused by the relative positions of the sun, the moon and the observer. It is possible to see phases of the moon in space depending on your position relative to the sun and the moon.
Why are you able to see portions of the moon at night?
its dark
You can see the moon at night because?
The Moon reflects the Suns' light, ergo: making you able to see the Moon.
How often can you see a moon in the night?
Any moon apart from the new moon can be seen in the night sky, although the only moon phase that is above the horizon the entire night is the full moon. The gibbous phases either rise just before sunset or set after sunrise, the quarter phases either rise or set at midnight and the crescent phases either rise shortly before sunrise or set shortly before sunset.
Does the weather affect how the moon changes its shape?
No. The phases of the Moon are independent of the weather. However, if there are clouds, you may not be able to SEE the Moon. But it's still there.
If the moon were larger would you still see the moon phases?
Yes. The phases of the moon aren't based on the size of the moon. Phases are based on the position of the moon in relation to the sun.
What phases of the moon are you able to see the most surface area?
At just about any phase, you can see half of the Moon's surface. Close to new moon, however, it may be hard to see the dark side.
How are we able to see the moon if it doesn't make its own light?
We can only see the parts of the moon that are directly in sunlight - this is why we see only part of the moon during its phases as it passes in and out of the direct light of the sun.
Why you are able to see the moon light at night?
because it reflects
Why we see the different phases of the moon from earth?
The phases are caused by the angle that the sunlight strikes the moon.
