How often do you see this?
By Cahaya
@cahaya1983 (11116)
Malaysia
December 4, 2017 7:37pm CST
This shot was taken just a few minutes before complete sunrise this morning.
I took this picture because although I've seen the "daylight moon" a few times before, it usually wasn't this bright and clear. At certain times of the day, the moon's reflected light is bright enough to overcome the light that we usually see in the daytime. But this depends on the time of the month too. You have a better chance of seeing the daylight moon during the first and last quarter of the moon cycle.
I also just found out that it's sometimes called "children's moon". I'll let you guess why. 
Do you get to see the daylight moon often where you live?
Do you get to see the daylight moon often where you live?24 people like this
27 responses
@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
5 Dec 17
Wow it does look really bright in that picture!
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
5 Dec 17
@ridingbet I've always wanted to travel to Norway to see that! 
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@LadyDuck (472430)
• Switzerland
5 Dec 17
@cahaya1983 We see some stars in daylight, the most bright.
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
5 Dec 17
@LadyDuck That must be a beautiful sight. I've never seen them during the day here.
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
5 Dec 17
I've only seen it occasionally here. I read that if we're looking at the right spot with a telescope, we can even see other planets in daylight, and other bright stars. But that's very rare and few people could spot them.
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@dpk262006 (58673)
• Delhi, India
5 Dec 17
Very nice picture. 
. We get to see day light (morning moon) in summer months.
. We get to see day light (morning moon) in summer months.3 people like this
@dpk262006 (58673)
• Delhi, India
6 Dec 17
@cahaya1983 We have all the three major seasons, summer, rainy and winter season here.
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
5 Dec 17
That's really cool. It's summer all year long here. I never really paid attention to which times of the year it's usually visible until I read about it.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
5 Dec 17
Lovely photo!
Thanks for sharing it. No idea about the 'children's moon'.
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
5 Dec 17
Thank you! Well I only knew about it today, maybe you can search about it later. 
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
5 Dec 17
@cahaya1983
Found it, 'Once, a reader in Kansas City wrote in with the name “children’s moon” to describe a moon visible during the day. She said this name stemmed from the idea that children can’t stay up at night late enough to see the moon when it appears only in darkness.'
Interesting.
Found it, 'Once, a reader in Kansas City wrote in with the name “children’s moon” to describe a moon visible during the day. She said this name stemmed from the idea that children can’t stay up at night late enough to see the moon when it appears only in darkness.'
Interesting.3 people like this
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
5 Dec 17
most often, the moon here is shown even in broad daylights until it sets and again rise.
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
5 Dec 17
Oh really, so it's a pretty common sight for you then I suppose.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
6 Dec 17
@cahaya1983 yes it is common here.even the half moon, it is shown in broad daylight here
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when I see it.@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
5 Dec 17
Thank you! Yes, I'm lucky to have a similar view from my bedroom window too. That one in the picture was taken from my balcony and my bedroom window is just right next to it.
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
5 Dec 17
@brown01 It is! I like looking at the moon too especially the full moon. Love the brilliant shine.
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@brown01 (20)
• Philippines
5 Dec 17
@cahaya1983 
Lovely isn't it? With my daily job that stresses me so much looking at the moon was one of my stress-reliever.
Lovely isn't it? With my daily job that stresses me so much looking at the moon was one of my stress-reliever.3 people like this
@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
5 Dec 17
Thanks! 
The moon was much brighter than usual so I thought it wold be nice to share the view with my fellow myLotters.
The moon was much brighter than usual so I thought it wold be nice to share the view with my fellow myLotters. 4 people like this
@Madshadi (8840)
• Brussels, Belgium
5 Dec 17
@cahaya1983 oh that is so clever. How didn't I guess that! Kids most love it
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
5 Dec 17
@Madshadi Yeah I think they're used to the fact that the moon only "comes out at night", so I think that's why they're amazed at the sight of moon in the daytime.
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
5 Dec 17
Well it is said that it's because children usually can't stay up too late to watch the moon at night, so they can only see the moon if it's visible during daytime.
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
6 Dec 17
Ah okay I didn't know that. Thanks! Well I read that it's called children's moon because they usually can't stay too late after dark to see the moon at night, so they can only see it during the day.
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@just4him (318889)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Dec 17
@cahaya1983 That's a good reason to call it a children's moon.
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
5 Dec 17
Yes I think I've missed it many times, I just happened to have the chance to see it this morning.
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
6 Dec 17
It does, that's why I had to take the picture yesterday. I forgot to see if it was visible this morning too.
I forgot to see if it was visible this morning too.1 person likes this
@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
5 Dec 17
Yes me too, sometimes it's hidden behind the clouds but glad the the sky is clear today.
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
6 Dec 17
Thanks Paula! The real view is even more beautiful, I think the picture doesn't do it justice.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8142)
• United States
6 Dec 17
Sometimes, I've seen it quite early, but mainly at night. A children's moon might be a new moon?
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
6 Dec 17
Actually it's because children don't often get to stay awake too long after dark to see the moon at night, so they can only see it during the day. At least that's what I read.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8142)
• United States
6 Dec 17
@cahaya1983 That makes sense.
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
6 Dec 17
Thank you, me too! I've seen them a few times but only thought of taking a picture yesterday morning.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
6 Dec 17
i used to when young but now i don't get out early. it is pretty amazing
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
6 Dec 17
It is. I was happy I managed to take a nice shot to share here.
I was happy I managed to take a nice shot to share here.2 people like this
@Letranknight2015 (52231)
• Philippines
6 Dec 17
Maybe I will tomorrow if I wake early enough. I think I did I just don't remember when.
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
6 Dec 17
I can't remember the last time I had seen it before the day I took that picture. It was hard not to notice it that morning because it was glowing so bright.
@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
6 Dec 17
I have seen this before and in the afternoon the moon can be quite clear by us too, but this is a beautiful shot you captured @cahaya1983
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
6 Dec 17
Thanks Catherine! In the afternoon it's usually very bright and sunny here so it's easier to spot it in the early morning.
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@Deepizzaguy (105838)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
6 Dec 17
The only time I have seen a children's moon is around the sunset.
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
6 Dec 17
Oh really, here it's easier to see it before full sunrise.
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@rosegell08 (140)
• Philippines
5 Dec 17
Maybe because it is the only time they can see the moon it because their parents won't allow them to go out at night? LOL Please tell us why.
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
5 Dec 17
You got it right But some people also said that it's because children have amazing eyesight and can easily notice the moon even in broad daylight.
But some people also said that it's because children have amazing eyesight and can easily notice the moon even in broad daylight. 1 person likes this
@rosegell08 (140)
• Philippines
7 Dec 17
@cahaya1983 Really? That is absolutely a very lucky guess! Thanks for sharing :)
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