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The moon either 'hides' behind the Earth, or in the sky in plain sight. The reason we often can not see the moon even when it is in plain sight is because the moon does not give off any light of its own. Further the light of the sun is so bright, it obscures any light that the moon is reflecting.
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How can an object as small as the moon hide an object as large as the sun?
Although the sun is bigger, the moon is not small. When placed at a certain distance before the moon, it able to hide the shine of the sun.
Why is the moon hiding behind the clouds?
The clouds only hide it, but the moon is million of miles away.
How do clouds hide the moon?
Clouds are much, much closer to us than the moon. So when they move in front of the moon, they block it out.
Why do the moon have day and night cycles?
The moon has day and because the moon rotates
What day is day of the moon?
the day of the moon is a Saturday on Christmas Eve
How does a day on the moon compare to a year on the moon?
A day on the moon is shorter than a year on the moon. This is pretty much standard for any planet or moon.
What day did the Norse people worshiped the moon?
Monday (moon-day)
Is it right to say new moon day or no moon day?
"No-moon" would be more accurate, but it is traditionally known as "new moon".
What is the name of the moon when it shows during the day?
There is no name of the moon during the day, it simply remains the moon.
May you see the moon from last night?
Yes, the moon we see is the same every night. It may appear different and it may "hide" behind clouds, but it is the same moon.
What is the length of on day on the moon?
The length of a "day" on the moon is 29 Earth days.
What is the Norse day of the week orgin for moon?
Monday=Mani/Moon day
