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Because the Earth is not always between the Sun and the Moon where you can see the fully lit side of the Moon. Try lighting a ball with a flashlight in a dark room. You can only light half of it at a time.

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Is a full moon everyday of the year?

You can not see the whole moon every day or (night). The moon does not shrink, or disappear. It is just the place and angle you are at, because you can not see it.


Why don't we see a full moon every night?

because the position of the moon between the earth and the sun only allows us to see part of it. hence the 28 day cycle in which we can see a full moon once every 28 days.


Why don't we see a full moon everyday?

We don't see a full moon every day because the moon orbits the Earth approximately every 29.5 days, during which it goes through various phases. A full moon occurs when the Earth is positioned directly between the sun and the moon, allowing the moon to reflect sunlight fully. Since this alignment only happens once during the moon's cycle, we only experience a full moon about once a month.


When you see a full moon during the day what phase of the moon are really in?

To be technical about it, you can't see a completely full moon during the day. When the moon is completely 100% full, it has to be exactly opposite the sun in the sky. So if the sun is 'up', then the full moon must be 'down'.You can see the "almost full" moon during the day. When it still has a little way to go before it's full, it will rise shortly before the sun sets. And when the moon is slightly past full, it'll still be in the western sky when the sun rises in the morning.In Arctic or Antarctic latitudes, it is possible to see the Full moon while the Sun is visible "looking over the pole.


Is a full moon visible from earth in the day or at night?

both you can see it day or night

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Is a full moon everyday of the year?

You can not see the whole moon every day or (night). The moon does not shrink, or disappear. It is just the place and angle you are at, because you can not see it.


What time of the year do people see a full Moon?

You can see a full moon any time of the year. (But not every day of course)


Why don't we see a full moon every night?

because the position of the moon between the earth and the sun only allows us to see part of it. hence the 28 day cycle in which we can see a full moon once every 28 days.


Why don't you see the full moon every day?

Because of the moon's orbit around Earth, and the Earth's rotation around the sun...


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.


When you see a full moon during the day what phase of the moon are really in?

To be technical about it, you can't see a completely full moon during the day. When the moon is completely 100% full, it has to be exactly opposite the sun in the sky. So if the sun is 'up', then the full moon must be 'down'.You can see the "almost full" moon during the day. When it still has a little way to go before it's full, it will rise shortly before the sun sets. And when the moon is slightly past full, it'll still be in the western sky when the sun rises in the morning.In Arctic or Antarctic latitudes, it is possible to see the Full moon while the Sun is visible "looking over the pole.


What is new moon day and full moon day?

Full moon is when we see the bright side of the Moon - the side illumined by the Sun. New moon is when we see the Moon's dark side.We always see the same side, it may or may not be illuminated, depending on the position in its orbit relative to the earth and sun


Is a full moon visible from earth in the day or at night?

both you can see it day or night


Can you see a full moon in the middle of the day or a new moon in the middle of the night?

Neither one.


When you see a full moon does the other side of the world see the same thing or a new moon?

Not noticeably. As the Earth spins, the people in China sees a full moon that is about 1/3 of a day later in the cycle, just as people in Europe see a full moon that is about 1/3 of day EARLIER in the cycle, as compared to people in North America.The point is that you as the average person cannot tell the difference between the Moon when it is exactly "full" compared to the "almost full" or the "just past full" Moons that are 8 hours different.


Can the moon be seen during the daytime of a full moon day?

Yes, the moon can be seen during the daytime on a full moon day. The moon is above the horizon for most of the day during a full moon, making it visible even in the daytime. However, the brightness of the sun may make it harder to see the moon clearly.


What is the only month not to have a full moon?

Every month has a full moon. If you look at a calander that has the moon phases, you will see that every month has one.