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What is it called when the moon is out while the sun us shining?
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Is moon a shining body?
The moon is not shining body because it does not release light of its own. In our solar system, only the Sun is a "shining body." The Moon shines by the reflected light of the Sun.
How do you describe the moon shining?
The moon doesn't shine, the sun's light reflects off the moon to us so really the sun is shining at night, not the moon.
Why the light of the moon is not as hot as the sun?
Because the light from the moon is only the reflected light from the sun so when the sun is shining on you it is actually coming down on you but the light shining from the moon is the light from the sun which at night time is on the other side of the world
Why is the moon illuminated?
Light from the sun is reflected off the moon back to the earth, which is why the moon looks illuminated. sun-----------------> moon earth <-------
Why is the moon sick and pale with grief?
because Juliet is the sun and she is out shining the moon
Is moon a shining body?
The moon is not shining body because it does not release light of its own. In our solar system, only the Sun is a "shining body." The Moon shines by the reflected light of the Sun.
How do you describe the moon shining?
The moon doesn't shine, the sun's light reflects off the moon to us so really the sun is shining at night, not the moon.
What does it cause when the earth blocks the sun from shining on the moon?
It's called a lunar eclipse.
How do you get phases of the moon?
The Phases of the moon are caused by the sun shining on one side of the moon- the other side is in shadow. When the moon is beside the earth with the sun shining on half of it, you will see a 1/2 full moon.
What percentage of the sun is always shining on the moon?
50% of the sun is always shining on every body in the solar system.
How does the moon shines?
The moon does not shine of itself. What we see is when the sun is shining on the moon and it is illuminated. So the moon is reflecting light towards us. If you were on the moon, and the sun was shining on the part of earth that was facing you, the earth would appear to be shining. The other planets that we see that appear to shine, are also just being lit up by the sun.
Why the light of the moon is not as hot as the sun?
Because the light from the moon is only the reflected light from the sun so when the sun is shining on you it is actually coming down on you but the light shining from the moon is the light from the sun which at night time is on the other side of the world
How can a moon make light?
no it can't. The sun is shining on it.
Why is the moon illuminated?
Light from the sun is reflected off the moon back to the earth, which is why the moon looks illuminated. sun-----------------> moon earth <-------
Where is the moon during a new moon?
its still there, except the sun is not shining in its direction.
Why is the moon sick and pale with grief?
because Juliet is the sun and she is out shining the moon
Does the sun hit the dark side of the moon?
The sun shines on all sides of the moon- at different times. If you mean does the sun shine on the farside of the moon- away from the earth- yes. When we have a new moon (dark) the sun is shining on the other side. However, when the sun is shining, it is not the darkside- it is light at that moment.
