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Were does the moon and earth get its light from?

The moon and earth get there light from the sun when the sun shines onto the moon the moon reflects the suns light onto the earth.


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Is the moon a light souse?

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Do the earth and moon make their own light and heat?

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Why does the Moon's appearance keep changing?

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How many light seconds to the moon?

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Does earth reflect or emit light onto the moon?

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How is the moon able to give off light?

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how did the moon landings prove to us that the moon is not a light source?

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