Imagine you have a ball that changes how bright it looks depending on where the light hits it from. The moon is like that ball, and Earth is like the light source. When we see the moon at different times of the month, we're seeing different parts of it lit up, some look gray, some look yellow or red, and sometimes even orange! It all depends on how the sunlight bounces off the moon and reaches our eyes.
Examples
- At night, when the sky is dark and clear, the moon appears bright white.
Ask a question
See also
- What Makes the Moon Shine at Night?
- What Is the Difference Between a Solar and Lunar Eclipse?
- What Is the 'Dark Side' of the Moon Really Like?
- What Is a Solar Eclipse and How Does It Happen?
- What Makes the Moon Glow at Night?