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Light from the sun reflecting from the moon's surface towards Earth.

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What makes you see the moon in the sky?

It is the reflection of the sun's light on the moon that makes it visible to us here on Earth.


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

Sunlight reflecting off the surface of the Moon.


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.


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Why can we see moon on a full moon day while it is not visible on a new moon day?

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What allows us to see the moon from the earth?

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How can you see the moon when its so far away?

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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.


What is the light source that allows us to see the moon?

The light source that allows us to see the moon is the sun. The sun's light reflects off the surface of the moon, making it visible to us on Earth.


What makes the moon stay in the sky?

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