Why are shadows not possible to see on the moon?

Answer 1

There can be two reasons why the Moon might be covered in shadow.

* The most usual is that we are seeing the part of the Moon which is not lit by the Sun, or we are seeing parts of both the lit and unlit sides.

* The other reason is that the Earth can occasionally move between the Moon and the Sun, casting its shadow onto the Moon. When this happens it is known as an eclipse of the Moon, or a lunar eclipse.

Answer 2

Shadows on the moon are difficult to see because the moon's surface is covered in fine dust and there is no atmosphere to scatter light, making shadows appear less defined. Additionally, the sun's light on the moon is very harsh and creates shadows that are filled with contrasting brightness, making them hard to perceive compared to shadows on Earth.

Answer 3

At night, the moon is illuminated by light from the sun, which it reflects towards Earth. As there is no direct sunlight at night-time, this shows up very vividly, making the moon clearly visible in the night-sky.

During the day time, direct light from the sun shines upon an area of Earth. This means that even if the moon is in the 'line of sight' of that position on Earth, it is very hard to see the reflected light. However, the moon can in some cases be visible during the day time, if conditions allow.

Answer 4

A lunar eclipse occurs when the earth is positioned between the sun and the moon, blocking the light from the sun from reaching the moons surface. The Moons highly reflective surface is what allows us to see the moon in the night sky, and does not produce it's own light. Therefore when the earth blocks the light form the sun, the moon is not illuminated, making its surface dark

Answer 5

For much the same reasons we get them on Earth. The Moon is not flat, so there are hills and valleys. They create shadows when the Sun is shining. You also get eclipses on the Moon, when the Earth is directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.

Answer 6

Who says shadows are invisible on the moon?

Answer 7

Of course (why not?)

the light source is there (the sun)

Answer 8

it is behind on the earth, and it wil change by the time !

Answer 9

The new moon phase is when the moon is between the earth and the sun, so if any shadow casting is being done, it's the moon casting a shadow on the earth.

Answer 10

Yes there are shadows on the moon because there is a sun, and where there is there is dark or a shadow.