why can we see the moon during the day

The Moon can be seen during the day because it is illuminated by sunlight and shines bright enough to be visible against the blue sky. Although typically associated with nighttime, the Moon spends almost as much time in the daytime sky as at night. It reflects sunlight, and when it is in the right position relative to the Sun and Earth, it is bright enough to be seen during daylight hours. The Moon is visible during the day for much of its orbit except around the new moon phase when it is too close to the Sun in the sky to be seen. Around full moon, the Moon is opposite the Sun and is mostly visible at night, rising at sunset and setting at sunrise. In the days before and after a full moon, the Moon can be seen in the eastern or western sky during the day. Atmospheric conditions and sky clarity also affect how well the Moon can be seen during daylight. The Moon's relative closeness to Earth and its brightness make it stand out in the daytime sky more than stars or planets, which are not visible during the day due to the brightness of the Sun scattering through Earth's atmosphere. In summary, the Moon's visibility during the day is due to its reflectance of sunlight, its position relative to the Sun and Earth, and the brightness being sufficient to overcome the scattered light that makes the sky blue.