why do we see the moon during the day

We see the Moon during the day because it reflects sunlight and is bright enough to be visible against the daytime sky when it is in the right position. The Moon spends almost as much time in the daytime sky as it does at night, since it is above the horizon for about 12 hours each day. It does not generate its own light but shines by reflecting sunlight, and its relative closeness to Earth makes it appear bright enough to be detected even during daylight, unlike stars which are too faint to be seen in the bright sky. The visibility of the Moon in the daytime depends on the Moon's phase and position in its orbit around Earth. For example, around the first and third quarters of the lunar cycle, the Moon is often visible during the day for several hours. The only times it is generally not visible during daylight are near a new Moon, when it is close to the Sun in the sky, and near a full Moon, when it is opposite the Sun and visible mainly at night.