Why Can I See the Moon During the Day?

You can see the Moon during the day because it’s still up there, just like how you can see a toy on your shelf even when you’re playing with another toy.

The Moon is like a big lightbulb in the sky. It doesn’t turn off when the Sun comes out, it just keeps shining. Sometimes, the Sun is so bright that it’s hard to notice the Moon, but other times, especially when the Moon is high up and not too close to the Sun, you can see both at the same time.

• The Moon moves around Earth, like a satellite in space.
• Sometimes, it’s on the opposite side of Earth from the Sun, that’s why we see a full Moon at night.
• But when it’s next to the Sun in the sky, it can be hard to spot because both are bright.

• If the Moon is high in the sky and not too close to the Sun, you might see it during the day, just like how you can see a big, bright balloon even when the lights are on in your room.

So next time you see the Moon while playing outside, give it a wave, it’s still there, just shining brightly!