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Because moonlight is reflected sunlight, some of the moon is in shadow and cannot be seen from our viewpoint
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When we look at the moon do we see a whole moon?
The whole moon is there, but we only see the parts illuminated by the sun. We don't normally see the parts of the moon that are in deep shadow.
Is a full moon when you see the whole moon?
Yes.
How much of the moon can you see if it's a full moon?
A whole moon it's that simple
Why can you see half of the moon sometimes and be able to see the whole moon other times?
You see just that part of the moon that the sun is shinning on.
When you see the entire daylit half of the moon it is a new moon?
No. When you see the whole sun-lit side, you call it a "Full Moon".
Can you see the entire full moon true or false?
You can see one side of the moon, but not the whole, entire thing.
Can you see the whole moon from the earth?
yes
The moon is in a moon phase when it is illuminated so you can see a whole circle?
Are you posable talking about a Full Moon?
When do you see the whole lighted part of the moon?
When the Moon is the opposite side of the Earth to the Sun.
When you look at the moon and see a waxing crescent from Earth why can't you see the entire side of the moon that is facing you?
You don't see the whole side of the moon because the bright side of the moon is a "reflection" of the sun.
How far do you have to be to see whole side of earth?
you have to be near the moon
Is a full moon everyday of the year?
You can not see the whole moon every day or (night). The moon does not shrink, or disappear. It is just the place and angle you are at, because you can not see it.
