Why can you see the planets?

Answer 1

For an object to absorb light, it must be possible for photons (particles of light) to raise electrons to a higher energy level, and thus absorb the energy of the photon. If the possible energy levels of electrons don't allow this (for the particular range of energies that correspond to visible light), the photons won't be absorbed.

Answer 2

That's because light passes through them. The reasons for that are somewhat complicated; but basically, light will only be absorbed by a substance if it is possible to raise the energy level of an electron, in the substance, by the amount corresponding to the energy of the photon (light particle).

Answer 3

You can see planets because they reflect sunlight, making them visible from Earth. Depending on their position in the sky and proximity to the sun, planets like Mars, Venus, and Jupiter are often bright enough to be seen with the naked eye.

Answer 4

You see because your eye is adapted to absorb and focus light and send the impulses to the brain for interpretation.

Answer 5

Planets are seen because of sunlight reflecting off them. The planets do not generate light of their own.

Answer 6

Why can you see most objects?

light refracts through them