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

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What is the source of light for Jupiter and its moon?

Jupiter and its moons get light from the same source we do: the sun.


What is the source of all light in outer space?

The source of light in outer space varies. Light can be reflected off from the stars, moons, comets, asteroids and planets.


Which luminous light source in the solar system did the light bouncing off Jupiter's moon come from?

The luminous light source in the solar system that illuminates Jupiter's moons, including when light bounces off them, is the Sun. Jupiter and its moons receive sunlight, which provides the illumination observed from Earth.


Do Planets and their moons emit light?

No. Planets and moons reflect light.


What is the source of light for Saturn?

Saturn's primary source of light is the Sun. The Sun illuminates Saturn just like it does the other planets in our solar system. Additionally, Saturn's rings and moons also reflect sunlight, adding to the brightness of the planet.


Does Neptune or its moons give off light?

Planets and Moons only reflect light, they do not 'give off light'.


What is the source of light for all items in space?

Stars (of which our sun is one) are the only sources of light in space. Planets, moons, asteroids, comets, etc. all simply reflect starlight.


How do stars reflect light of planets and moons?

They don't. It's the planets and moons that reflect the light of stars.


What is the primary source of light in the universe as well as why planets and moons appear to look shiny?

There is no 'primary light source', as in one object that provides most of the light. In this solar system, our sun provides the primary light source. Other stars provide most of the light for other areas of the galaxy. The source of the shininess is light reflecting off the atmospheres or gases surrounding the planet. Please note that you should restrict your posts to one question per post.


Can two moons reflect off each other?

Yes. Any two surfaces that reflects light can reflect off each other. They must have a light source though like a sun.


Does the moons produce light?

No, the moon reflects the suns light to make it shine


Do lunar moons and can lunar moons have a rainbow at night?

if you have enough light and water