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because the suns light still shins on the moon then the light just reflects of.
The same rules apply on the moon in relation to light as does on earth. When something stands in front of a light souse then it will block the light and cast a shadow. the fact that there is no air makes no difference.
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∙ 11y agoIf you are talking about the dark side of the moon, that is simply the possition of the sun around the other side of the earth. If you are talking about little individual shadows they are from craters which cast a shadow.
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What are the shadows in the moon called in China?
In China, the dark shadows that are on the moon are called "the toad in the moon".
Does the moon have shadows?
Yes moon have do shadows due to the craters and rocks, creating a surface “roughness” that casts shadows.
Is earth is visible from moon?
Yes, the Earth is visible from the moon
Why is the moon sometimes visible during the daytime?
because the sun is shinning on the moon which makes the moon visible
When a new moon is visible?
The new moon is visible once a month when the moon is blocked by the Earth's shadow
What are the shadows in the moon called in China?
In China, the dark shadows that are on the moon are called "the toad in the moon".
When sun light falls on the moon why do you not observes its shadow?
When sunlight fall on the moon you DO see shadows, the shadows are produced by the mountains on the moon and are visible wile the sunlight fals at an oblique angle (before and after the full moon). To see the details of the shadows you need to use binoculars or a telescope. You also observe the shadow of the moon in the lunar phases. It is daytime on the side of the moon facing earth when we observe a full moon; it is nighttime on that same side (that always faces the earth) during a new moon. During a lunar eclipse, the earth casts a shadow on the moon.
Does the moon have shadows?
Yes moon have do shadows due to the craters and rocks, creating a surface “roughness” that casts shadows.
Is earth is visible from moon?
Yes, the Earth is visible from the moon
Does the moon have 8 phases?
There are 8 "named" phases of the Moon, representing the portion of its sunlit surface that is visible from Earth. (Whether the progression is from right to left, or left to right, depends on whether you are north or south of the Equator) New moon (Not visible or very barely visible) Waxing Crescent moon (1-49% visible) First Quarter moon (50% visible) Waxing gibbous moon (51-99% visible) Full Moon (Fully visible) Waning gibbous Moon (51-99% visible, opposite side of face from Waxing) Last Quarter Moon (50% visible, opposite half from that visible on First Quarter) Waning Crescent Moon (1-49% visible)
When a new moon is visible?
The new moon is visible once a month when the moon is blocked by the Earth's shadow
Why is the moon sometimes visible during the daytime?
because the sun is shinning on the moon which makes the moon visible
When was the full moon in October 1951?
The full moon in October 1951 was: 13th waxing gibbous 98% visible 14th full moon 100% visible 15th full moon 100% visible 16th full moon 98% visible 17th waning gibbous 94% visible
Can shadows be found on moon?
yes
No moon is visible?
New moon
Where is the moon where there is a new moon?
it is not visible but it is there
Is the Moon ever visible when the Sun is up?
yes the moon is visible when the sun is up
