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Kharben · 7 years ago

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Do you NEVER go outside at night? I can't believe anyone has to actually ask
this question. Yes, the full moon is bright enough to significantly reduce the visi-
bility of stars. SHEESH!

neilsmyhero · 7 years ago

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well slightly, the moon has no light. it is just a rock. the light we DO see on the
moon is really a reflection from the sun. and if the moon appears brighter will
wont notice the stars as much.

supra space. · 7 years ago

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it doesent effect it. All the moon phases are is that the moon is in a different po-
sition with the earth and teh sun. as it revolves around the earth it shows more
(waxing) or less (waining) light. It has no effect on the stars.

Mr. Astronomy · 7 years ago

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It is so bright it makes it hard to see other stars, especially where the air isn't
very clear.

bravozulu · 7 years ago

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no it doesnt.

yay_hahaha · 7 years ago

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