I was told at school that this is not possible and that the Moon is really a reflection off the earth is that right or was I dreaming that day?
2007-02-02 21:29:41 · 12 answers · asked by chris y 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
i bet you still believe in fairy don't you ??.
2007-02-06 08:08:32 · answer #1 · answered by NIGEL R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You was dreaming mate. The moons shape is caused by the shadow of the earth. The sun shining in the universe and then the earth in front of it. The earth inbetween the sun and the moon. The earth creates a shadow on the moon and thats how you get the shape ie full moon half moon ect. Try it yourself with some tennis balls and a torch. The torch being the sun. It will all become clear to you then.
I often see the sun and the moon in the sky together. In fact so does my little girl.
2007-02-02 21:44:40 · answer #2 · answered by 25yrs Old And Thinking 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you were dreaming. Actually, the only reason we can see the moon is that the sun's light is reflected off it, the moon itself is not reflected. However, I have noticed the moon during the day on numerous occasions and if it's daytime, the sun is in your hemisphere.
2007-02-03 05:12:11 · answer #3 · answered by elflaeda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than likely, you were dreaming that day.
You can see the Earth in both hemispheres, sometimes during the day, which is a reflection of the sunlight off the oceans on Earth, causing that effect.
2007-02-02 21:35:54 · answer #4 · answered by Lief Tanner 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Er, you were either dreaming, or you go to a very odd school!
You can often see the sun and moon in the sky at the same time!
2007-02-02 21:37:44 · answer #5 · answered by Avondrow 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They can be both seen...eclipses etc. In fact right now where I am (NE Scotland) both are seen during most of the day at this time of year, especially before 11am and after 4pm. I think you were either dreaming or it has been another case of a teacher using an old wifes tale to cover ignorance!
2007-02-02 21:38:44 · answer #6 · answered by firpen_1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Sun and Moon CAN be seen in the sky at certain times :-)
2007-02-04 00:13:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
almost... its called earthshine... light from the currant bun gets reflected off the earths surface and illuminates the moon.
and tell teacher ive got many many photographs with the sun and the moon in the same piece of sky...
2007-02-02 21:48:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You very often see the moon before the sun has set, don't you?
2007-02-02 21:32:48 · answer #9 · answered by checkmate 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
On the motorway yesterday...sun on one side..moon on the other.
2007-02-02 21:45:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless you are witness to a solar eclispe!!
2007-02-02 21:37:58 · answer #11 · answered by The King 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋