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How is it possible to see light from a star that is no longer shining?
As light can take millions of years to reach us, then some stars we "see" can actually be dead but we are seeing the light from them as they were many years earlier. So yes, it is possible to see light from a star that is no longer shining.
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.'
Why does the moon appear to be lit?
it is because the sun is shining on it and the light reflects off of it onto earth, therefor we see it
Is moon a shining body?
The moon is not shining body because it does not release light of its own. In our solar system, only the Sun is a "shining body." The Moon shines by the reflected light of the Sun.
Why the light of the moon is not as hot as the sun?
Because the light from the moon is only the reflected light from the sun so when the sun is shining on you it is actually coming down on you but the light shining from the moon is the light from the sun which at night time is on the other side of the world
How is it possible to see light from a star that is no longer shining?
As light can take millions of years to reach us, then some stars we "see" can actually be dead but we are seeing the light from them as they were many years earlier. So yes, it is possible to see light from a star that is no longer shining.
Why can we see the moon so well?
Because of the sun's light shining on it
When was Shining Light created?
Shining Light was created in 2008.
Why do you see the moon as a light in the sky?
Because the sun is shining at it and the light is being reflected towards us.
What is luminism?
Luminous means shining without light.
What does the name Leanna means?
It means 'shining light'.It means 'Shining Light'.
When you are sleeping and light shines through the window can a person see the light with their eyes closed?
When you are awake with your eyes closed, you can tell when there is a light on or a light shining nearby. However, if you are unconscious or sleeping, the brain may not detect a light shining. During the REM period of sleep, for example, you would be dreaming and not using your eyes to see your surroundings.
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.'
Could you see the earths light if you were on the moon?
In the same way we see brightness from the Moon as a result of the Sun shining on it, you would see brightness on the Earth from the Moon when the Sun is shining on it. You would not be able to see normal lights, like street lights, from the Moon.
How does the moon shines?
The moon does not shine of itself. What we see is when the sun is shining on the moon and it is illuminated. So the moon is reflecting light towards us. If you were on the moon, and the sun was shining on the part of earth that was facing you, the earth would appear to be shining. The other planets that we see that appear to shine, are also just being lit up by the sun.
What does name Eleanor mean?
Eleanor (Greek) is "sun ray, shining light".
Why does the moon appear to be lit?
it is because the sun is shining on it and the light reflects off of it onto earth, therefor we see it
