Why Can You See the Moon During the Day? We Asked a NASA Scientist

The video explains why the moon is visible during the day, despite being commonly associated with nighttime. It highlights that the moon reflects sunlight, making it visible both day and night. The video also discusses the moon's phases and how they affect its visibility, providing tips for observing the moon during the day.

Why is the moon often thought of as a nighttime object?

• Because it is only visible at night.

• Because it is often depicted that way in media.

• Because it creates its own light.

• Because it is brighter than the sun.

How does the moon become visible to us?

• It absorbs light from the stars.

• It glows due to its temperature.

• It reflects light from the sun.

• It emits its own light.

Why can't we see stars during the day?

• They are blocked by the moon.

• The sky is too bright.

• They are too far away.

• They are not present during the day.

What happens during a full moon?

• The moon creates its own light.

• The moon is closest to the Earth.

• The moon is not visible at all.

• The moon is opposite the sun in the sky.

How does the moon's setting time change each day?

• It sets 15 minutes later each day.

• It sets 15 minutes earlier each day.

• It sets at the same time every day.

• It sets an hour later each day.