Why can the Moon be visible in the daytime?
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Answer: The Moon is often above the horizon before sunset
Daylight bounces off clouds onto it — Not quite. Clouds do not make the Moon visible; they usually block it.
It only happens during full moon — Nope. The Moon can be seen in daylight in many phases, not just full moon.
The Moon is often above the horizon before sunset ✓ — Correct! The Moon does not wait for night. Its orbit often puts it above your horizon during daytime, and it is bright enough to see when the sky conditions cooperate.
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