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The moon's brightness comes from its ability to reflect sunlight. When the moon goes through phases, it is because the Earth is blocking some of the sunlight and casting its shadow on the moon.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoBecause the Moon is smaller than the sun and the sun shines and the rays of sunlight reflects from the moon
Ok that first answer doesnt make any sense. So I will add good info. Light from the sun reflects and refracts when it travels through our atmosphere. And even though direct sunlight to the Moon is blocked by the Earth, the refracted light travels around the Earth and still shines on the moon. It is filtered light and that's why the Moon appears reddish.
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∙ 9y agoDuring part of the lunar eclipse, part of the Moon is still in sunlight. The reason the Moon can still be seen in the totality phase, i.e., when the entire moon is in Earth's shadow, is due to sunlight refracted in Earth's atmosphere. This light, of course, is much dimmer than direct sunlight. Also, it makes the Moon look very red.
The moon is visible at night because it reflects sunlight. When the sun sets, the moon rises and the sunlight reflects off its surface, making it visible in the night sky.
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∙ 13y agoBecause the sun's rays are so powerful, it goes around the sun and shines on the moon.
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When no moon is visible in the night sky the moon is in what phase?
New Moon.
Was the moon visible in the US the night Neil Armstrong first walked on the moon?
The moon was in first quarter phase when he walked on the moon, so it would have been visible in the USA.
Is a full moon visible from earth in the day or at night?
both you can see it day or night
Which phase of the moon has the longest duration in the night sky?
The full moon phase has the longest duration in the night sky, as it is visible throughout the entire night.
When less and less of the lighted side of the moon becomes visible each night it is a what?
A waning moon
Why is the Moon only visable at night?
The moon is visible during the day but it is most visible at night and early morning, but it is somtimes visible throughout the day.
Is moon always visible at night?
no
When no moon is visible in the night sky the moon is in what phase?
New Moon.
Is the moon visible to earth?
If there isn't a new moon that night, then yes.
The moon is visible to observers on earth because of?
The moon is visible to observers on Earth because it reflects sunlight. This reflection allows the moon to be illuminated, making it visible in the night sky.
When the moon is visible at night why can you see it?
because the moon reflects the light coming from the sun
Was the moon visible in the US the night Neil Armstrong first walked on the moon?
The moon was in first quarter phase when he walked on the moon, so it would have been visible in the USA.
What is a brightest thing on earth visible from moon at night?
A volcano
Is the crescent moon ever visible at mid night?
yes
Is a full moon visible from earth in the day or at night?
both you can see it day or night
When is moon visible?
The Moon will be visible just after sunset tomorrow night, September 21, and every night for the next 25 days. Then the Moon will be too close to the Sun to be visible for a couple of days, and then the cycle will repeat again. As it has every month for 4 BILLION years.
Which phase of the moon has the longest duration in the night sky?
The full moon phase has the longest duration in the night sky, as it is visible throughout the entire night.
