Why can we see the moon in the daytime?
The moon is close to us and very bright, so we can see it in the day sky.
Pip’s answer
- The moon is close to us and very bright, so we can see it in the day sky.
- The moon shines because sunlight bounces off it, like a mirror.
- The moon slowly circles Earth, so sometimes it's up while the sun is up.
- Ooh, the sun and moon can share the sky at the same time!
For grown-ups
The moon reflects sunlight and is bright enough to see in daylight when it's above the horizon and far enough from the sun in the sky. Because the moon orbits Earth roughly once a month, it's in the daytime sky for part of most days.
Ask your child: Can we look for the moon during our next daytime walk?
More questions kids ask
- 🌓Why does the moon change shape?
- 🌕Why is the moon so bright at night?
- 🌅Why does the sun rise in the morning?
- 🌙Why does it get dark at night?
- ⭐Why do stars twinkle?
- 🌕Why doesn’t the moon fall down?
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