>>11532159Because area gets heated during the day. The heat spreads even during that process. (thermodynamic an entropy) But if the heat try to escape at night, it escapes faster where there is no Object to hinder it. That means in the shadow of the object it stays longer warm.
I dont believe it is a very obvious effect, but its still there if you measure enough and precise enough. Witch could lead to the illusion that Moonlight is cool.