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The effect is that we see the phases of the moon here on Earth. The reason for different phases is the angle and position of the sun and moon.

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What makes moons surface appear so bright?

because of the suns bright light shining on the surface of the moon


The moon has no light of its own why is it the that it can be seen shining brightly in the sky?

The same way a mirror looks bright if you shine a torch on it.It reflects the Suns' light.


Why does the moon looks like it has light?

The Moon has a reflective surface. So it reflects off of the suns light. Making it seem like it is shining! The Moon also revolves around the Earth. So it reflects differently around the Earth, giving Earth the different moons!!


Were does the moon and earth get its light from?

The moon and earth get there light from the sun when the sun shines onto the moon the moon reflects the suns light onto the earth.


Does the moon creates its own light?

No, the suns light bounces off of it.


Does the moon absorb the suns light?

Yes, some.


Can the moon be also called a full moon?

yes when half the moon is reflecting the suns light


Why doesn't the moon not make light?

The moon is not a star. The moon only reflects the suns light. Only stars make light. Our sun is a star.


How come the moon reflects the suns light and things on earth dont reflect the suns light?

The moon reflects the suns light and things on the eart do notreflect it because it is at an angle in which the light does not reach earth. So if the light falls on the earth at night there would be light but because it not reflect it on earth it is dark at night.


Can you explain why the moon is not a source of light?

The moon is not a source of light because it simply reflects the suns light, therefore it is not a direct source of light


When the suns light is blocked by the moon?

That is known as a solar eclipse


Is the moon a light souse?

technically it reflects the suns light back towards the earth