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Sunlight reflecting off the surface of the Moon.
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Why do we see moon phases?
Just like the Earth, half of the Moon is lit by the Sun while the other half is in darkness. The phases we see result from the angle the Moon makes with the Sun as viewed from Earth. We only see the Moon because sunlight reflects back to us from its surface.
What makes the moon a satellite?
I believe because it orbits the earth and does not rotate or turn on an axis. You always see the same side of the moon.
Why is it not possible to see the moon in daytime?
It IS possible to see the moon in the daytime, and it is not a rare event.
What is it callled when you cannot see the lit side of the moon?
That is called the New Moon. The moon is between the Earth and the Sun. The sun is so bright, it makes the moon impossible to see, and, of course it's lit side is facing the sun.
Why are you able to see the moon when it doesn't produce its own light?
Because of the Sun. The sun Shines on the moon and the light reflects back to earth. That is why we see it. The earth also blocks parts of the moon at certain times which makes it look like it's changing shape.
What makes it possible to see the Moon from Earth?
to use ur eyes wow really -.-..... Light emitted by the Sun is reflected to Earth by the Moon's surface.
Is it possible to look at the moon from space?
no, it is only possible to see the moon from earth.
How do astronauts see the earth from the moon?
they can take pictures or just look outwards and see earth. it is possible to see earth from the moon without high technology
What other moon can you see from earth?
Our moon is the only moon visible from earth with the naked eye. With a good personal telescope, it is possible to see 4 of Jupiter's moons.
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.
Why can we see moon on a full moon day while it is not visible on a new moon day?
Moonlight is reflected sunlight. When the moon and sun are on opposite sides of the earth the face of the moon we can see is illuminated and it is a full moon. When the sun and moon are on the same side of the earth then the side of the moon away from us is illuminated.
Is it possible to see where man walked on the moon from earth?
only on wednesdays
When can you not see the moon from Earth?
The only times that you couldn't see the moon from Earth are when: 1. It's orbit makes it currently at the other side of the Earth 2. It's a new moon, so no sunlight reflection is coming off the moon, meaning we can't see it.
What makes it posible for us to see the moon?
Light from the sun reflecting from the moon's surface towards Earth.
How is it possible for us to see the moon at night?
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.
What makes a solar eclipse?
When the sun is blocked of from the earth by the moon. Only people that are directly under the moon can see it perfectly.
Why are some moon cycles in darkness?
because, what makes the moon's cycles are how much of the moon is shown. when you can only see half, that means it's half covered by earth's shadow. when you cant see the moon at all, the earth is completely blocking sunlight.
