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Does the sun and moon emit light?

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the sun only emit light. not the moon. it will reflect the light of the sun.

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Which of these does not emit light waves the moon or a light bulbor the sun or a campfire?

The moon


Does the moon emit or reflect?

The Moon only reflects light from the Sun.


What type of electromagnetic radiation does moon emit?

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Why can you see the moon even though it does not emit its own light?

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Is moon self light?

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Do stars reflect light from moon or sun?

No. Stars emit their own light.


How does the light from the moon reach the earth?

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What planet number is the moon?

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What is the source of the of the Moon's light?

The moon itself does not emit light, we only see it because it reflects the sun's light towards us.


If the moon has phases why cant the sun?

The moon does not emit light, it only reflects light from the sun, so half of it is always dark. The lit part we can see determines the phase of the moon. The sun does emit light, so there is no dark side of the sun. Unless something is blocking our view, the sun will always appear as a luminous circle in the sky.


What is the main source of the Moon's light?

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Why is moonlight called reflected light?

The Moon doesn't emit its own light; it reflects the light that it receives from the Sun.