Get ready for “afternoon Moon” week!
Where is the Moon today? Can we ever see the Moon in the day? Yes! If you think the Moon only or mostly comes out at night, think again.
If you know where to look it’s not only possible to see the Moon during daylight hours, but it’s a fact that our Moon spends just as much time in our daytime sky as it does in our nighttime sky.
So why is it Moon-in-the-day week this week?
Between First Quarter Moon—when our satellite is half-lit from our point of view on Earth—and Full Moon, the Moon becomes more easily visible in the afternoon and early evening.
Here’s exactly when and where to look to see the Moon in the afternoon: