Morning moon? is it a moon or planet?

Question

I heard that the morning moon I sometimes see can be Venus (or Mercury? cant remember which). But I have also heard that it is the moon. How can it be the moon if the sun provides light to the moon? If the sun is out, wouldnt the moon be overpowered by the sun? Help!!!!

Answer 1

If it is as big as a quarter - it's our satellite the Moon
if it is as small as a pencil eraser - It's mercury - a planet

there are times each month that we can see the moon - while the sun is out, as it changes from full to new and back again

Answer 2

If it is as big as the moon usually is, it's the moon. If it's like a bright star, it is most likely a planet. Also, the moon can be visible in daylight, as it just acts as a mirror reflecting the sun's light down to earth.

Answer 3

if the morning moon is venus or mercury then it is a planet. but it is more likely to be the moon and it is possible to see it because the sun gives out light and the moon doesnt. the main reason we can see things is because light is reflected off it. so, the suns light reflects off the moon and into our eyes so we can see it.

Answer 4

The Moon is bright enough to see in the daytime. Planets are not as bright or as big, as seen from Earth.

Answer 5

Oh no, its cheese. lol

sorry it's probably the moon.