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Why are we able to see the moon?

Updated: 6/9/2022
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We are able to see the moon because the sun's light reflects off of it. We are able to see only the part that is reflecting the light.

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How much of the moon are you able to see during the full moon stage?

You are able to see around about %25 of it


You can see the moon at night because?

The Moon reflects the Suns' light, ergo: making you able to see the Moon.


Why we are not able to see the new moon?

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Why can you see half of the moon sometimes and be able to see the whole moon other times?

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How are you able to see the moon phases at night?

you can see the moon because the sun is not hitting the earth war the moon is hitting.


Is there light on the earths moon?

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Where is the earth when you were able to see a full moon?

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Why are you able to see portions of the moon at night?

its dark


Where does moon gets its light?

We're able to see the moon because the sun shines on it.


Why you are able to see the moon light at night?

because it reflects


When would you be able to see solar eclipse?

At the new moon.


'When a full moon occurs if there were people on the moon would they see a 'full' Earth'?

Not necessarily. Think about it... if you can see a full moon in the middle of the night, then someone on the moon would be able to see your part of the earth.... which would be in darkness.