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'Yes, the sun and moon can often be seen in the sky at the same time because the moon is a daytime object for about half of its monthly orbit, appearing in the daylight sky. The moon's location relative to the sun and Earth, determined by its phases, dictates whether it is visible during the day. While the moon's brightness is often washed out by daylight, it becomes easier to see as its phase moves away from a new moon.

Why the Sun and Moon Can Be Seen Together

Moon's Orbit:

The moon orbits the Earth, and its position in this orbit dictates which phase we see.

Moon in Daytime:

For roughly half of its orbit (from new moon to full moon), the moon is in the sky at the same time as the sun.

Visibility:

The moon appears in the daylight sky, but its visibility depends on its phase and the surrounding light.

Why You Might Not See the Moon During the Day

Daylight:

The intense light of the sun can drown out the moon's reflection, making it difficult to see.

Moon's Position:

When the moon is in a new moon phase, it is located between the Earth and the sun, so the side facing Earth is dark and it appears "dark" or is difficult to see.

When You Are Most Likely to See Both

Early Morning/Late Afternoon:

You can often see both the sun and moon when the sun is low on the horizon.

Near Full Moon:

During the waxing gibbous phase (and beyond), the moon is easier to see during the day.'

Just from my own observation, I often see the moon in the sky even when the sun is out. It's certainly less visable at different times of the day though. As for that particular image. Could be called 'artistic licence' , an AI rendering or maybe even a 'real' photo. The article was focused on the huge stones, not the sun/ moon issue, but an interesting topic nonetheless.

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