Why is the dark part of a crescent moon visible at night?

Subject: Why is the dark part of a crescent moon visible at night?

Date: Mon Apr 10 19:40:07 2000
Posted by Jeremy
Grade level: grad (science) School: NC State
City: Raleigh State/Province: NC Country: USA
Area of science: Astronomy
ID: 955413607.As

Message:


The bright part is obviously lit by the sun.  Is the dark part lit (ever so 
subtly) by the Earth?  On a clear night, you can see it.

Re: Why is the dark part of a crescent moon visible at night?

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