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Can you see the moon and the stars at the same time?

Yes, it is possible to see the moon and the stars at the same time in the sky. The moon is often bright and can outshine the fainter stars, but on clear nights with a waxing or waning moon, you can still see some of the brighter stars in the sky.


Is the moon higher than the stars?

No, the moon is closer to Earth than the stars. The stars we see in the night sky are typically much farther away than the moon.


Does the moon reflect light from the stars?

The moon reflects light from one star in particular: the sun.


Is moon playing a great role in making stars visible to us in night?

No, the moon does not play a role in making stars visible to us in the night sky. Stars are visible because they emit their own light, while the moon reflects light from the sun. The moon's brightness can sometimes make it harder to see dimmer stars, but it does not directly affect the visibility of stars.


Is there stars in the sky when there is no moon that you can see?

Yes indeed. In fact, the moon light obliterates starlight from the dimmer suns. Amateur astronomers prefer to pick "star parties" every other fortnight when the moon is new (opposite of "full") for that reason. In fact, there are also stars in the day, it is just that their light is obliterated by the very bright sun. Although Saturn is a planet, not a star, you can see Saturn in a telescope long after the sun rises. If you know right where to look, you can also see Venus, another planet. When the moon blocks out the sun, as during a total eclipse, the daylight stars shine forth. You see these same stars six months later, when the earth and moon are on the opposite side of the sun.