because people cant see the flag!
A country's flag is not supposed to fly after dark because it is bad luck for the country and the people representing the country! So it is considered poor flag etiquette. At any rate, you wouldn't be able to see it.
The U.S. flag is properly illuminated at night to ensure it remains visible and recognizable as a symbol of the country. This practice follows U.S. flag code guidelines that emphasize displaying the flag with respect and dignity, even during hours of darkness.
Starships were meant to fly
Since there is no wind on the moon, any flag "flying" would have to be due to mechanical support -- exactly as was stated as having been done in 1969 (I recall that as I watched the flag being "unfurled").
It is recommended to only fly the Canadian flag at night if it is properly illuminated to ensure it is visible. If not illuminated, it is advisable to lower the flag at sunset and raise it again at sunrise.
to protect citizens
A country's flag is not supposed to fly after dark because it is bad luck for the country and the people representing the country! So it is considered poor flag etiquette. At any rate, you wouldn't be able to see it.
A flag is there to be seen and after dark it cannot be seen so it is taken down
For respect of the flag. It is one of the rules of how to treat it.
American National Flags are taken down at night as a sign of respect. There is an old saying in the military that "Stars and Stripes lead the way" however, just like soldiers, they need light to do so. That is why if a flag is left up at night that it is custom to light it with a spot light. It all goes back to the line in our national anthem about our flag.
They fly a different flag, because they are a different country, now if they were the same country, they would fly the the US flag.
It is not illegal to fly a tattered flag, but it is considered disrespectful. It is recommended to replace a tattered flag with a new one to show proper respect for the flag and its symbolism.
It meant half off on tacos. :D trolololol
it is bad to fly a flag when its war, because it just is
Technically, they are on their own soil, so no, they don't have to fly our flag. Just as our embassies don't fly their flag.
Meant to Fly was created in 2006.
When somebody has died.