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It depends on the phases of the moon, e.g., a full moon will appear much brighter than a last quarter or first quarter moon.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoBecause the moon is 'not out'. The earth is between the moon and the sun so there is no light reflecting off the moon surface.
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∙ 14y agoThe moon is brighter on clear nights, when the moon is full, and when the moon is high in the sky.
A new moon on a cloudy night isn't bright.
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∙ 14y agoWhen we see the bright side of the Moon - the part that is illuminated by the Sun - it is brighter than when we see the dark side.
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∙ 15y agoit depends on where the sun is
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Why is the moon brighter than the sun?
it isn't the sun is 450000 times brighter than the moon! no..
Why stars are not as bright as the moon?
In terms of actual brightness the stars are much brighter than the moon and some are even brighter than the sun. They only appear dim because they are much farther away than either the sun or the moon.
Which night is brighter with moon or no moon?
With the moon. The sun is actually bouncing light off of the moon to get to the earth, that's why the moon tends to look like it "glows". So with that light, the night would be brighter with the moon
Why does the moon apper brighter at night?
The moon appears brighter at night than during the daytime because the level of outdoor illuminance is less than that of the moon.
What planet is brighter the moon or the sun?
Neither the sun nor the moon are planets. The sun is brighter than the moon by far. The sun emits its own light. The moon only reflects light from the sun.
Why is the moon brighter than the sun?
it isn't the sun is 450000 times brighter than the moon! no..
Why stars are not as bright as the moon?
In terms of actual brightness the stars are much brighter than the moon and some are even brighter than the sun. They only appear dim because they are much farther away than either the sun or the moon.
Is the crescent moon brighter than the full moon?
From our perspective, it is not brighter. It is mostly the far side of the moon that is lit up, and it is bright there, but we cannot see it.
Why does the moon brighter at night?
The moon appears brighter at night than during the daytime because the level of outdoor illuminance is less than that of the moon.
Which night is brighter with moon or no moon?
With the moon. The sun is actually bouncing light off of the moon to get to the earth, that's why the moon tends to look like it "glows". So with that light, the night would be brighter with the moon
Why does the moon apper brighter at night?
The moon appears brighter at night than during the daytime because the level of outdoor illuminance is less than that of the moon.
would a new moon be brighter then a full moon?
No. The new moon is completely dark.
What planet is brighter the moon or the sun?
Neither the sun nor the moon are planets. The sun is brighter than the moon by far. The sun emits its own light. The moon only reflects light from the sun.
Is the moon brighter in warm or cold weather?
Its the same
What is brighter that any single star?
Moon in the sky.
Why is a full moon less brighter than a half moon?
the full moon is more closer to the sun than the half moon
Is the moon brighter or dimmer at the horizon?
It's the same either way. It is a common optical illusion that the Moon is brighter or larger near the horizon, but actual measurements show no difference.
