Can you always see the whole illuminated half of the Moon from Earth? Why or why not?

Keverly asked Jun 22, 2022

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Keverly asked Jun 22, 2022

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We can always see the whole illuminated half moon from Earth because it’s sunlight reflects back to Earth from its surface.

Miguel Ping answered Jun 27, 2022

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