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Two things. First and foremost, the sun shining off the lunar surface. We can also see into the dark side of the moon because the earth reflects so much of the sun's light back into space that it lights up the shadows.
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When is moon visible?
The Moon will be visible just after sunset tomorrow night, September 21, and every night for the next 25 days. Then the Moon will be too close to the Sun to be visible for a couple of days, and then the cycle will repeat again. As it has every month for 4 BILLION years.
What makes the moon visible from the earth?
The general answer most people know about why the moon shines is that it reflects the light of the Sun. This is basically true. The moon basically bounces or relays sunlight from the Day side of the Earth to it’s night side.
Will Jupiter be visible in night sky august 2009?
Yes, Jupiter is currently the brightest thing in the night sky, not counting the moon.
Are lots of stars visible during the first quarter of the moon?
Thousands - about 4,000 if you have a clear night and no light pollution.
Why venus is not a source of light but pissible to see in the night sky?
Venus is visible in the night-sky for the same reason we see the moon - Sunlight is reflected off the surface.
Why is the Moon only visable at night?
The moon is visible during the day but it is most visible at night and early morning, but it is somtimes visible throughout the day.
Why is the moon not visible every night?
because sometimes the moon is in the wrong position to reflect the sun's light. The sun's light is what makes the moon "light up".
Is moon always visible at night?
no
When no moon is visible in the night sky the moon is in what phase?
New Moon.
Why is the moon sometimes visible during the daytime?
because the sun is shinning on the moon which makes the moon visible
Is the moon visible to earth?
If there isn't a new moon that night, then yes.
When the moon is visible at night why can you see it?
because the moon reflects the light coming from the sun
Was the moon visible in the US the night Neil Armstrong first walked on the moon?
The moon was in first quarter phase when he walked on the moon, so it would have been visible in the USA.
What is a brightest thing on earth visible from moon at night?
A volcano
Is the crescent moon ever visible at mid night?
yes
Is a full moon visible from earth in the day or at night?
both you can see it day or night
When is moon visible?
The Moon will be visible just after sunset tomorrow night, September 21, and every night for the next 25 days. Then the Moon will be too close to the Sun to be visible for a couple of days, and then the cycle will repeat again. As it has every month for 4 BILLION years.
