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Does earth blocks part of the sunlight that shines on the Moon's surface?
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Only during a lunar eclipse, which can only happen during a full moon. The visible phases of the moon are caused by it changing its position relative to Earth and the sun. The visible portion is the moon's day side; the side facing toward the sun. The unlit portion is the night side, facing away from the sun.
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Where does the light come from that you see from the moon?
The light comes from the Sun. Not only does the Sun shine on Earth, but it also shines on the Moon. The sunlight that shines onto the Moon is reflected back into space and we see it as moon light. NB All the othert planets in the Solar System will have sun lighty.
Where does the light from the moon come from?
it comes from the sun. The sunlight reflects off of the moons surface, and goes to your eyes.
In what month will the Northern Hemisphere receive the most direct sunlight?
The Northern Hemisphere receives the most direct sunlight in June, during the summer solstice. This is when the North Pole is tilted closest to the sun, resulting in longer days and more direct sunlight in the Northern Hemisphere.
Why do no moons usually occur in the day?
The glare of sunlight dominates the sky.
What is the order of brightness of Jupiters moons from Jupiter?
The order of brightness of Jupiter's major moons from brightest to faintest is Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. Io is the closest to Jupiter and receives more sunlight, while Callisto is the farthest and receives the least amount of sunlight, making it the dimmest of the four.
When light comes from the sun does it shine straight on Jupiter and its moons or does it shine on Jupiter then from there the light reflects to Jupiter's moons?
It shines directly on both Jupiter and its moons. There is no reason it shouldn't, as, other than periodic eclipses from Jupiter, nothing blocks the sunlight from reaching those moons. The moons do get some reflected light from Jupiter as well, just as Earth gets some light from our moon.
Why can planets and moons be seen?
Planets and moons can be seen because of the light that shines off of them in space.
Why do full moons occur?
it is becuase the sun shines on the moon and when we look up we see the full moon because the moon is abouf the earth and the sunlight shines on the earth and the moon and we see it full and the other side is dark the moon revolve around earth so that is why we have diffrent frases
Where does the light come from that you see from the moon?
The light comes from the Sun. Not only does the Sun shine on Earth, but it also shines on the Moon. The sunlight that shines onto the Moon is reflected back into space and we see it as moon light. NB All the othert planets in the Solar System will have sun lighty.
When only a sliver part of the moons surface is lit what is it called?
It is called a crescent moon when only a small, sliver-like portion of the moon's surface is illuminated by sunlight.
Where does the light from the moon come from?
it comes from the sun. The sunlight reflects off of the moons surface, and goes to your eyes.
How are the moons seen from the surface of Jupiter?
You would not be able to see the moons from the surface; Jupiter's atmosphere is too thick.
What is the earth's moons surface like?
The moons surface is covered with regolith. There are 2 main kinds of surface; maria and highlands. There are lots of craters and dust. the moons sky is always black.it has no air or water
What created the moons surface?
Metorites
In what month will the Northern Hemisphere receive the most direct sunlight?
The Northern Hemisphere receives the most direct sunlight in June, during the summer solstice. This is when the North Pole is tilted closest to the sun, resulting in longer days and more direct sunlight in the Northern Hemisphere.
Why do moons and planets appear to look shiny?
because they reflect sunlight
Why do no moons usually occur in the day?
The glare of sunlight dominates the sky.
