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We see the full moon in the sky because it reflects light to Earth. It does not make it's own light so what we see in sunlight reflection off of the moon's surface.

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What is the moon phase when you can see the entire moon on the sky at night?

The moon phase when you can see the entire moon illuminated in the night sky is called a full moon. It occurs when the Earth is positioned between the sun and the moon, causing the entire face of the moon to be lit by sunlight.


Can you see the Milky Way with a full moon present in the sky?

Yes, it is difficult to see the Milky Way with a full moon present in the sky because the moon's brightness can wash out the fainter stars and the Milky Way's glow.


Why cant you see the moon when the sun is shining?

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Is it possible to see the Milky Way clearly when the sky is illuminated by a full moon?

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Which shape of the moon will you never see during daytime?

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What is the adjective in the full moon is shining in the sky?

"shining" is the adjective in the sentence "the full moon is shining in the sky."


What phase of the moon at sunset is high in the southern sky?

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Why can't you never see a full moon overhead at sunset?

That would place the moon 1/4 of a full sky away from the sun, but the Full Moon is fullonly because it's 1/2 of a full sky away from the sun. So when the moon is full, it must risefrom one horizon at the same time that the sun is setting at the opposite horizon.


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Why do we not see the moon during full moon?

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Where is the moon when you have a full moon?

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How often can you see a full moon in the night sky?

A full moon occurs approximately every 29.5 days, which is the time it takes for the moon to complete one orbit around the Earth. Therefore, you can expect to see a full moon about once a month.