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Can people only see the part of the moon where the sun is shining on it?
This is essentially correct. When part of the moon is in darkness, we can't see it. Additionally, the same side of the moon faces earth all the time as our satellite is locked in its orbit to constantly face earth. We only see the portion of the moon that is both illuminated by the sun and facing the earth.
Where is the rest of the moon?
The moon is all there, all the time. It is a sphere-like object. We usually see only the part of the moon's face that is illuminated by the sun. Whatever we don't see is still right there; it's just not lit.
How are we able to see the moon if it doesn't make its own light?
We can only see the parts of the moon that are directly in sunlight - this is why we see only part of the moon during its phases as it passes in and out of the direct light of the sun.
What percent of the moon is lit by the sun at any time how can you tell?
Roughly half of the moon is lit by the sun at all times. The moon revolves around the earth so we only see the part of the moon that actually faces the sun, which is how the moon has phases.
Why can only certain parts of the world see a total eclipse?
The people who see a total eclipse are in the moon's umbra, the darkest part of the shadow where it completely blocks the sun. The moon is much smaller than Earth is, and therefore its shadow is as well. Therefore only a small portion of Earth can be in the moon's shadow at a time.
Can people only see the part of the moon where the sun is shining on it?
This is essentially correct. When part of the moon is in darkness, we can't see it. Additionally, the same side of the moon faces earth all the time as our satellite is locked in its orbit to constantly face earth. We only see the portion of the moon that is both illuminated by the sun and facing the earth.
When you see the moon is full moon?
You can see the moon when it is not full. The sun lights up part of the moon, but if you look carefully when the moon is not full, you can see the darker parts. This is easier when only a small part of the moon appears to be lit, as a brighter moon glares out the darker part making it harder to see.
Can people on earth always see thee part of the moon that is illuminated?
No, we can see only 59% of the moon.
What needs to happen for a new moon to occur?
The moon does not actually change shape - when we only see part of the moon, that's because that's the only part the sun illuminates from our point on Earth. When we see a new moon, however, that means the sun is illuminating nothing on the moon that we can see.
Where is the rest of the moon?
The moon is all there, all the time. It is a sphere-like object. We usually see only the part of the moon's face that is illuminated by the sun. Whatever we don't see is still right there; it's just not lit.
How are we able to see the moon if it doesn't make its own light?
We can only see the parts of the moon that are directly in sunlight - this is why we see only part of the moon during its phases as it passes in and out of the direct light of the sun.
Is the part of the moon we don't see from earth always in shadow?
No, it's only in shadow when the part we can see is lit.
Is a different part of the moons surface visible at each full moon?
We only see one part of the surface, at any time the moons faces occur.
Is the only time you see the moon at night?
You can see the moon during the day, depending on what phase it's in.
Why do you only see a percentage of the moon?
You only see a percentage of the moon because the Earth is blocking the light from the sun which then reflects off the moon. The other part of the moon has no light shining on it, therefore it cannot be seen
Why do lunar eclipses happen at night?
When you see a lunar eclipse, it's always at night on your part of the earth. -- A lunar eclipse can only occur at the exact time of the Full Moon. -- The Full Moon is visible only in the night sky. So obviously, if you are in a place where you can see the Full Moon, then you are in a place where you can see a lunar eclipse if one is in progress, and it is night-time where you are.
Explain the moon sometimes appears as a crescent?
At that time, there is still exactly half of the moon illuminated by the sun. But from our position on earth, we can only see a small part of the illuminated half.
