Light cover for outside

[JanetRose]

We have a ceiling light fixture outside our front door. I brought a cover for it where the bottom of the cover is open but it states on the box that it is for indoors. Would I be able to use outside?

 

[dennis99ss]

If it is listed as for indoor use, it is not sealed against moisture, and, if moisture got in, it could short out the light, the breaker. Moisture could come from a variety of places, not just rain, but, blown water, or, humidity

 

[JanetRose]

But the bottom is open where you can replace the light bulb with the cover still on.

 

[mtblujeans]

I am thinking the insulation on the wiring would not be enough to withstand outside temps and it could either completely ruin the fixture.....or, perhaps, start a fire.....I am not sure about the fire part.....just a guess.