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Neither the sun nor the moon are planets. The sun is brighter than the moon by far. The sun emits its own light. The moon only reflects light from the sun.
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Why is the moon brighter than the sun?
it isn't the sun is 450000 times brighter than the moon! no..
Is the moon or the sun brighter?
Clearly the sun is the brightest object in the sky.
What number is the moon from the sun?
the moon is the 6th planet from the sun
Why is the moon brighter some days?
It depends on the phases of the moon, e.g., a full moon will appear much brighter than a last quarter or first quarter moon.
Is the sun and the moon a gas giant?
No. The sun is a star, not a planet. The moon is a moon. If it had its own orbit around the sun it would be considered a terrestrial planet.
Why is the moon brighter than the sun?
it isn't the sun is 450000 times brighter than the moon! no..
Is the moon or the sun brighter?
Clearly the sun is the brightest object in the sky.
Why does the sun look brighter than the moon?
The sun emits its own light. The moon only reflects light from the sun.
Why is a moon not a planet?
A planet orbits a star such as the sun. A moon orbits a planet.
What number is the moon from the sun?
the moon is the 6th planet from the sun
Why is the moon brighter some days?
It depends on the phases of the moon, e.g., a full moon will appear much brighter than a last quarter or first quarter moon.
Is the moon the nearest planet to the sun?
No. Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. The moon is not a planet and is the closest object in space to Earth.
Is the sun and the moon a gas giant?
No. The sun is a star, not a planet. The moon is a moon. If it had its own orbit around the sun it would be considered a terrestrial planet.
Is a planet a moon?
No. A moon orbits around a planet. A planet orbits around the sun.
Which night is brighter with moon or no moon?
With the moon. The sun is actually bouncing light off of the moon to get to the earth, that's why the moon tends to look like it "glows". So with that light, the night would be brighter with the moon
What is the brightest planet in the sky after the sun and the moon?
The sun and the moon are not planets. The sun is a star and the moon is a natural satellite. The brightest planet in Earth's sky is Venus.
How bright would the sun look if you were on a planet twice as close to the sun?
4 times brighter.
