2006-10-13 15:18:15 · 6 answers · asked by saukee_09 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Nope. The moon is often visible from the sky as long as you are in the right place and its a clear day. Being able to see it then is not an abnormal phenomenon.
2006-10-13 15:23:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the Moon is lined up directly between the Sun and the Earth, it rises with the Sun and can be seen at it's highest point at noon. This is new Moon, and is the only time we can get a solar eclipse. However, eclipses don't happen every 29 days (which is how often the Moon is in this position) because the Moon's orbit is tilted up to 5 degrees from the plane of the orbit of the Earth and the Sun.
The Moon can also be seen during the day if it is in it's waxing and waning cresent phases. A gibbous Moon and a full Moon will only be seen at night.
2006-10-13 22:58:19 · answer #2 · answered by eri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The name doesn't specifically refer to being visible during the day, but if the moon is out in daylight it will always be a "waxing moon"... setting later each day until eventually the full moon rises at sunset.
Aloha
2006-10-13 22:27:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it just means that the sky is clear and the moon is above the part of the Earth were it is currently light out.
2006-10-13 22:22:11 · answer #4 · answered by babblefish186 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are doing something special or witnessing a solar eclipse you are seeing a quarter moon. Waxing if after noon and waning if before.
2006-10-13 22:52:10 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no special name for it.
2006-10-13 22:21:36 · answer #6 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋