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We see light (from the sun) reflected off the moon. That's how we see almost everything! In an eclipse of the earth we would not see the moon as it would be in our shadow.

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Why is it possible for us to see the planets?

Sunlight hitting the planets' surface reflex back to earth. Just like you can see the moon shine at night


How does the sun help us see the moon at night?

The sun provides light that is reflected off the moon's surface, making it visible in the night sky. The moon does not produce its own light; it simply reflects sunlight back to Earth, allowing us to see it at night.


What makes it possible for us the see the moon from earth?

Sunlight reflecting off the surface of the Moon.


Why does it occur that the moon changes its shape?

The moon never actually changes shape. What we can see at night is the suns reflection from around on the other side of the earth onto the moon, which depending on its position will give us what we can see of the moon at night.


Why is it possible for us to see the moon?

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How is the moon visible to us on earth?

The sun's light reflects off of the surface of the moon, illuminating it and allowing us to see it.


Why can a person see the moon from earth?

A person can see the Moon from Earth because the Moon reflects sunlight, which makes it visible to us. When the Sun's light hits the Moon's surface, it bounces off and travels to Earth, allowing us to see the Moon in the night sky.


Do you see the moon in the same part of sky every night?

no, the Moon orbits the Earth and Australia see sunlight before us because the Moon is at a different point around the world.


Can you see a new moon in the night sky?

Yes, a new moon is not visible in the night sky because it is located between the Earth and the Sun, with its dark side facing us.


What can you see at the night sky?

We can see moon and stars in the sky at night.But sometimes it may not be seen by us because of clouds in the sky.


What causes us to be able to see the moon at night?

If compared to other non-star bodies, our Moon has a pretty high albedo - that is, it reflects a lot of light. What you see when you look at our Moon is sunlight reflected off of the Moon's surface.


Why can you see the moon even though it does not emit its own light?

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