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Why are the planets visible even though they are not light sources?
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other stars project light to planets reflects right to your eyes
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Why are the planets visible enough even though they are not light sources?
-.-.... umm sunlight reflects off the planets and is shot back to earth.
What planets produce their own light?
No, planets don't give off light, stars did.
Identify two sources of white light?
The two sources of white light are: *visible light *The Sun.
How are moon and planets are visible even if they are not luminous?
For the same reason that a rock is visible even though the rock is not luminous.Some source of light, such as a flashlight, illuminates the rock, and some of thelight from the flashlight bounces off of the rock in just the right direction to enteryour eye.Similarly, in our neighborhood, some source of light, such as a flashlight, illuminatesthe moon and the planets, and some of the light from the flashlight bounces offof the moon and planets in just the right direction to enter our eyes.The Sun is that source of light.
Why don't planets emit visible light?
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Do all light sources have the same spectra as white light?
No, white light is the combination of the entire visible light spectrum.
Where do visable light waves come from?
Visible light wave sources. Light bulbs and stars are good examples.
What are two sources of visible light waves?
A primary light source is one that actually produces light, such as a light bulb or the sun. A secondary light source in one that ONLY reflects the light produced by a primary light source. It doesn't produce light itself, such as a mirror or the moon.
Does light pollution effect how you see planets?
In short, yes, but it really depends on how far the planets are from Earth. Planets such as Venus and Jupiter can be seen literally as soon as the sun has set, so nearby planets will be visible in light-polluted cities.
Do you see planet because like the sun they are sources of light?
No. Planets do not generate their own light; they reflect the light of the Sun.
Why are planets in the solar system visible from earth even though they don't give out light?
Nearby planets like Mercury, Venus, Mars can be seen form earth through naked eye. But their visibility is low and are seen only during special occasions.
Why can you see stars and planets in the night sky?
You see stars because nuclear fusion is going on inside them, generating huge amounts of energy, and some of it leaves the star in the form of visible light. In other words, stars make their own light, and they are sources of light. You see planets, moons, and anything else in the sky, because the sun shines on them and lights them up, like a flashlight.
