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The sun's light is reflected off of Neptune and Pluto therefore they get the light energy from the sun while it is reflected and so you can see Neptune and Pluto.



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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.


At certain times of the year the planet Venus is clearly visible in the night sky How can it be seen even though it's not a light source?

because the sun gives it light ** All planets travel in an orbit around the sun and by doing so at certain times they are well visible from Earth. When we can see Venus in the night sky, it is in an orbit closes to the Earth at that time. Other planets will also be seen when their orbit carries them close to Earths orbit.


Why do planets flicker in the sky?

Even though it's not apparent to the naked eye, the light from the planet covers some area of sky, so some of it always manages to get through.


Why can you see the moon even though it does not emit its own light?

The moon reflects light from the sun, making it visible to us on Earth. This reflected light allows us to see the moon in the night sky even though it does not emit its own light.


Why can you see the planets at night?

Mercury

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Why are the planets visible even though they are not light sources?

other stars project light to planets reflects right to your eyes


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.


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.


How do you see the moon and planets even though they don't produce light?

They reflect sunlight towards Earth.


How do you see all the planets solar system even though they do not make a light?

the reason you can see the planets in our solar system is because, they reflect the suns light off of their atmosphere or sufrace.


At certain times of the year the planet Venus is clearly visible in the night sky How can it be seen even though it's not a light source?

because the sun gives it light ** All planets travel in an orbit around the sun and by doing so at certain times they are well visible from Earth. When we can see Venus in the night sky, it is in an orbit closes to the Earth at that time. Other planets will also be seen when their orbit carries them close to Earths orbit.


Why are Jovian planets less denser then other planets even though there huge?

because they are made up of gas


Why planets can be seen from earth they do not produce light?

That's right. But the sun shines on them and lights them up. The same reason you can see a rock in a dark room when you shine a flashlight on it, even though the rock does not produce light.


Why do planets flicker in the sky?

Even though it's not apparent to the naked eye, the light from the planet covers some area of sky, so some of it always manages to get through.


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 is the light not working even though it has power?

The light may not be working even though it has power due to a faulty bulb, a problem with the wiring, or a malfunction in the light fixture itself.


How do planets shine even if they are not luminous bodies?

They don't. They reflect light from the sun.