Because at night it functions as a mirror for the sun. It's like this:
You -------> (watch in this direction) ----> Moon (mirroring the sunlight in your eye)
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Earth (blocks the sun) ............................../
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(forget about the dots, that's just to position the lines because I can't type spaces in this drawing)
The same reason it gives light to the Earth - the Sun shines on the moon too.
The same reason it gives light to the Earth - the Sun shines on the moon too.
the sun and the moon
People can see the Moon because it reflects light from the Sun. As the Sun's light hits the Moon's surface, it bounces off and travels to Earth, making the Moon visible to us. The Moon's appearance changes throughout the month due to its position in relation to the Sun and Earth, resulting in different phases.
The Moon does not produce light of its own. It only reflects some of the light from the Sun.
The moon reflects light from the Sun.
No, the moon does not. The reason that the moon looks like it does is because it is lit by the light of the sun.
Moon / Sun?
The same reason it gives light to the Earth - the Sun shines on the moon too.
The same reason it gives light to the Earth - the Sun shines on the moon too.
the sun and the moon
Because the moon is not a star and only stars can produce light by itself.
People can see the Moon because it reflects light from the Sun. As the Sun's light hits the Moon's surface, it bounces off and travels to Earth, making the Moon visible to us. The Moon's appearance changes throughout the month due to its position in relation to the Sun and Earth, resulting in different phases.
The Moon does not produce light of its own. It only reflects some of the light from the Sun.
Yes, the Moon reflects sunlight towards the Earth, which is why we see it as a source of light in the night sky. The Moon itself does not emit light, but rather reflects it from the Sun.
the moon does not give off light. the moon reflects it. actually, the sun's light is reflecting off the moon. this also happens to other planets as well. that's parcially why we can see Mercury and other close planets in the sky like a star. (not using a telescope)
Gives you a tide and light during the night.