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A solar eclipse
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Why can you see the full moon only at night?
Because this is how the moon cycle works: MOON---EARTH---SUN=full moon EARTH---MOON---SUN=new moon. So, when you see the moon during the daytime, it's because its orbit is interfering with the Sun's. But during a full moon, when the moon is behind the Earth, it cannot interfere. See?
Does the sun sit behind the moon?
The sun can sometimes be behind the moon, it depends on where the moon, earth and sun are relative to each other.
What is a new moon and a full moon's appearance?
You can't see a new moon at all because the sun is behind it and the side we are looking at is not lit up. A full moon can be seen as a fully illuminated circle because the sun is behind us, shining fully on the part of the moon facing us.
Why does a solar eclipse occur during a new moon?
Because the moon gets between the sun and the Earth. You can't see a new moon because the sun is behind it and not shining on the face that we always see. A solar eclipse can only happen when the moon is between the sun and earth, perfectly aligned.
Where is the sun when you view a full moon?
behind the moon
What kind of moon do we see if the sun is behind the moon?
new moon
Can you see a full moon when the sun is behind?
Yes. It is known as a solar eclipse when the moon crosses in front of the sun.
Why can you see the full moon only at night?
Because this is how the moon cycle works: MOON---EARTH---SUN=full moon EARTH---MOON---SUN=new moon. So, when you see the moon during the daytime, it's because its orbit is interfering with the Sun's. But during a full moon, when the moon is behind the Earth, it cannot interfere. See?
Does the sun sit behind the moon?
The sun can sometimes be behind the moon, it depends on where the moon, earth and sun are relative to each other.
Why can't you see sun in solar ecliose?
Because the Sun is behind the Moon during a solar eclipse.
Where is the moon during the full moon?
The moon is sometimes behind the sun covering certain parts of it and when the earth moves we orbit round the sun and the moon goes behind it so we can see it in the day! If you have anymore questions comment below and post your question xD
If you see your shadow are you in direct sunlight?
Yes, you are, and the sun is probably somewhat behind you. And at night with a moon your shadow will be "indirect"one - of the sun light reflected by the moon.
Do you see a full moon when it is on the opposite side of the sun?
You see a full moon when the Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun, i.e. the Moon is behind the Earth as seen from the Sun, so practically the entire visible face is illuminated. This is also when the Earth's shadow can cross the Moon, creating a "lunar eclipse."
Why do you have full moons?
The sun is always shining at the moon. However, sometimes we can only see part of the moon that the sun is shining on. When the sun is behind us and the moon in front of us, we can see all of the part of the moon that the sun is shining on. If the sun is behind us and the moon is to the left or right of us, we can see part of the moon that the sun is shining on and part that it isn't shining on. However, because that part of the moon is so dark, we cant really see it all, so we see a half moon. As the moon orbits the Earth wee see more or less part of it lit up. The moon then seems to disappear altogether, which is because we can't see any part of the moon being lit up. The moon is getting fuller at present, so each night we see a bit more of it lit up. After it is full we will begin to see less of it being lit up.
Why is it necessary for a lunar eclipse to occur?
It isn't necessary at all. It is just the way the sun and moon line up, so the moon is behind the sun and you can't see it.
What is a new moon and a full moon's appearance?
You can't see a new moon at all because the sun is behind it and the side we are looking at is not lit up. A full moon can be seen as a fully illuminated circle because the sun is behind us, shining fully on the part of the moon facing us.
Where does the moon go when the sun is rising?
The moon is always orbiting the earth, and can sometimes be seen when the sun is rising, depending on where you are located at on the earth. So if you can't see the moon when the sun is "rising," it means that it is not visible from your field of view from earth. (this means the moon is behind the earth and you can't see it at the moment).
