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.
its dark
you can see the moon because the sun is not hitting the earth war the moon is hitting.
because it reflects
The Moon reflects the Suns' light, ergo: making you able to see the Moon.
Look up at the sky at night. You should be able to see it
It reflects light from the sun.
Not necessarily. Think about it... if you can see a full moon in the middle of the night, then someone on the moon would be able to see your part of the earth.... which would be in darkness.
Any person on earth can see the phase of the moon by looking for the moon in the night sky. The only reason you would not be able to determine the phase of the moon by observational means would be if the night sky was obscured by clouds.
They happen in space, on the Moon - but since it only happens at the full moon, you will only be able to see one during the night.
what determines the portion of the moon that you see at night
Whether you can see the moon tonight depends on your location, the current phase of the moon, and the weather conditions. If it's a clear night and the moon is above the horizon, you should be able to see it. You can check a lunar calendar or a weather app for more specific information about visibility in your area.
It's because the angle between the moon, Sun and Earth change, so we see a different portion of the lit side of the moon every night.