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Full moon in
daytime Image by Celsfotos, 2015 |
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The Moon hangs in the blue
daylight, as a luminous, marble fixture defying the sun's dominion.
Its visibility during the day depends on its phase and its position
relative to the Sun. This appearance is explained by celestial
mechanics, specifically the combined effects of Earth's rotation,
the Moon's orbit, and the angle of sunlight, which cause the Moon to
appear faint yet discernible against the daytime sky. |
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