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What is the major source of the light that reflects off the moon?
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∙ 12y ago
It is the sun.
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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
Why is the moon not considered a source of light?
it reflects only sun light
Is the sun direct light?
Yes because it is a source of light. However, the moon is not direct light as it is not a source. It reflects the light of the sun and that is why we see the moon as 'shining.'
Where does the moon receive the light that it reflects?
It reflects light from the sun.
Is the sun the only light source in the universe?
No, the Sun is not the only light source in the univrse. Every star is it's own light source, just as the sun is, but due to there distance they are not very effective. The Moon also creates a light source, because it reflects the light from the Sun back to earth. In the same way, if we where on the Moon, the Earth would be a light source, reflecting the light from the Sun at the moon.
Is moon source of light?
No. The moon reflects light off the sun.
Why does the moon shine if it is not a light source?
The Moon reflects the light of the Sun.
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
Is the moon a natural source of light though it reflects the sun's light?
No- it reflects the natural light of the sun, so the sun is the source.
Is the moon source of light?
No, it only reflects the Sun's light.
Does the moon has its own light source?
No. The moon shines because it reflects light from the Sun.
Why is the moon not considered a source of light?
it reflects only sun light
What does the moon reflect light off?
The moon reflects light from the only source of light in the Solar System, which is the Sun.
Why is the moon described as a mirror not a light source?
The Moon reflects the Sun's light, it has no energy of its own to create light.
Is the sun direct light?
Yes because it is a source of light. However, the moon is not direct light as it is not a source. It reflects the light of the sun and that is why we see the moon as 'shining.'
Moon does not have it own light?
The moon does not have it's own source of light, but instead reflects sunlight back at us.
How are the sun and moon different?
The sun is a star that is extremely hot and is a source of light for the planet. While the moon is a mass that orbits around earth and reflects light.
