Moss sporophytes with water droplets

Let's drop some facts

What causes dewdrops like those in this macro photo to form? It's all relative, as in relative humidity—the ratio of how much moisture is in the air versus how much it's able to hold at a given temperature. That may sound complex, but think of it this way: When the air is cool (say at night), it can hold less moisture before it's 'full,' or has reached the dew point. That moisture has to go somewhere, and a lawnful of grass includes a whole lot of surface area, so that's where a lot of the excess water winds up. As daylight heats the air, it'll be able to take on more moisture through evaporation, putting a damper on the dampness.