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Moonlight is reflected sunlight. When the moon and sun are on opposite sides of the earth the face of the moon we can see is illuminated and it is a full moon. When the sun and moon are on the same side of the earth then the side of the moon away from us is illuminated.

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Is it good or bad luck to see the moon during the day?

You are likely to see the moon during part of the day most of the month. The only time it is not visible anytime during the day is right around the full moon. You must have a whole lot of bad luck.


On which day of the month New moon or full moon day can a solar eclipse occur?

Solar eclipse happens when shadow of moon falls on sun. Solar eclipse cannot happen on full moon day because on full moon day earth is in between Sun and Moon and hence moon cannot cast shadow on sun.


If it is a full moon in Australia is it also a full moon in the united kingdom?

Of course! Full moons are a result of the juxtaposition of the earth and the moon and the sun as the moon rotates around the earth once per month and the earth and the moon rotate around the sun together. While it will be a full moon on the same date, it will be 12 hours later (or earlier) as Australia and the UK alternately face the moon or the sun as the earth spins on its axis. _______________ Editorial note: Just to be clear: it is a bit misleading to suggest that the full moon takes place at a certain time in Australia and then it doesn't happen in the UK until several hours later. The full moon technically happens in a moment, although the full appearance of the moon lasts for the better part of a day. The difference between Australia and Europe is when the full moon is visible.


How many hours per day is the moon visible?

It really depends on what phase the moon is in.


A full moon happens once each day?

No. There are 29.5 days between full moons.

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

both you can see it day or night


What phase of the moon is most visible during the day?

The full moon is most visible during the day because it rises as the sun sets and sets as the sun rises, giving it maximum visibility during daylight hours.


What changes take place in the visible shape of the moon from day to day?

The visible shape of the moon changes from day to day due to its different positions in orbit relative to the Earth and the Sun. This results in the different phases of the moon, such as new moon, crescent, half moon, gibbous, and full moon. The changing illumination of the moon's surface creates these distinct shapes that we observe from Earth.


What does waxing mean when talking about the moon?

"Waxing" means that each day, more of the Sun illuminated area of the Moon is visible. "Waning" means that each day, less of the Sun illuminated area of the Moon is visible.


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.


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.


Does lunar eclipse happens on every full moon day?

Yup u r right it happens only on a full moon day becaus lunar eclipses happen when the Earth's shadow falls on the moon, hiding it from the sun's light. For this to happen, the moon must be on the opposite side of the Earth from the sun, so the full half of the moon that is lit by the sun is visible from Earth. That is what full moon is.


Why is it sometimes you can see the moon in the day and sometimes you can't see it at night?

You can see the moon in the day if it's in a specific phase and position in relation to the sun. During a full moon, it's visible both day and night. When the moon is a crescent or in a different phase, it may not be visible at night due to its position relative to the Earth and the sun.


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.


Why moon still out during day?

There is no requirement that the moon only appear during the night. The moon orbits around the earth, after all. It will appear in the sky along with the sun as it continues to approach new moon, and also for a while after new moon. New moon is when the moon is between the sun and the earth.


What changes take place in the visible shape of the moon day to day?

Phases of the moon


Is the moon always visible during the day?

No, the moon is not always visible during the day. Its visibility depends on its position in relation to the sun and Earth.