Is it possible to see the moon at midday?????
2007-02-07 05:37:59 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
It depends on where the mooner is.
2007-02-07 05:40:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
At midday it will be rising if at first quarter, setting at last quarter. At some point during daylight hours it is always in the sky except when exactly full (sets at dawn, rises at sunset).
At EXACTLY midday (solar noon) then, you would think it would not be visible. However, due to the refraction of the atmosphere the moon (and the sun) seem to rise a little earlier and set a little later. So at noon, when the moon is exactly at one of the quarter phases, it will still be a bit above the horizon--unless the moon is at a point in it's orbit where it is far from the ecliptic south of the sun (north of the sun in southern latitudes); there the horizon may hide it for several degrees on it's normal 180 degree path across the sky. This is for the very same reason that days are shorter in the winter--the sun has a shorter path to follow across the sky, due to the inclination of the axis of the earth.
2007-02-07 05:50:30 · answer #2 · answered by David A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly, but not everyday, and not when it's too full. You might find the moon on either side of the sun, but the important thing is to look for it along the same path in the sky that the sun takes. Happy moon-gazing!
2007-02-07 05:49:42 · answer #3 · answered by Steve71 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, depends what your definition of midday is. But the simple answer is Yes, very much so, but not everyday at midday.
2007-02-07 05:40:25 · answer #4 · answered by PrettyEskimo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can see it at day time depending on the angular distance between the moon and the sun. The more separation the better risibility.
2007-02-07 05:43:37 · answer #5 · answered by Ottawan-Canada 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly, contrary to popular belief, the moon isn't just something you see at night. It's there during the day, it's just a little harder to spot.
2007-02-07 05:40:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
technically yes it is.. but u know u've like look for it n its kinda harder.. unless there's a passing cloud on the sun.. cuz i've seen the moon b4 at like 4 in the evening.. it is possible..
2007-02-07 05:40:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but I have no clue why.
I think it may be easier to see it when it is full.
I also think that like the stars it is always there but because of the daylight and rotation we cannot see them.
2007-02-07 05:41:25 · answer #8 · answered by Jen of Eve 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a Telescope
2007-02-07 05:40:58 · answer #9 · answered by DECEMBER 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, at certain times.
2007-02-07 05:44:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋