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The moon's light is reflected from the sun, so the moon itself is not a source of light. The light you see is light hitting the moon from the sun.
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Can you explain why the moon is not a source of light?
The moon is not a source of light because it simply reflects the suns light, therefore it is not a direct source of light
Is the moon a light source?
No, moon is not a light source, if we consider the moon as a light source, the mirror will also be called a source of light!!!! Every object seen by reflecting light from another object is called a non luminous body. As mirror, book, cup are not light sources, moon is not also a light source because it just reflect the light from the sun.
Who determined that the moon was not a source of light but reflected light?
Galileo
Which planet is a source of light The earth the moon or the sun a satellite?
The sun is a source of light, but it is not a planet.
What is an object that you can see but is not a light source?
moon
Can you explain why the moon is not a source of light?
The moon is not a source of light because it simply reflects the suns light, therefore it is not a direct source of light
Is moon source of light?
No. The moon reflects light off the sun.
Why does the moon shine if it is not a light source?
The Moon reflects the light of the Sun.
What is a source of the Moon's light called?
Our sun is the source.
Does the moon has its own light source?
No. The moon shines because it reflects light from the Sun.
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.
Is the moon a light source?
No, moon is not a light source, if we consider the moon as a light source, the mirror will also be called a source of light!!!! Every object seen by reflecting light from another object is called a non luminous body. As mirror, book, cup are not light sources, moon is not also a light source because it just reflect the light from the sun.
Is the moon source of light?
No, it only reflects the Sun's light.
Who determined that the moon was not a source of light but reflected light?
Galileo
What does the moon reflect light off?
The moon reflects light from the only source of light in the Solar System, which is the Sun.
Why is the moon described as a mirror not a light source?
The Moon reflects the Sun's light, it has no energy of its own to create light.
Which planet is a source of light The earth the moon or the sun a satellite?
The sun is a source of light, but it is not a planet.
