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Mercury shines by reflecting light from just one single star: our Sun.

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Do moons comets and stars shine as a result of reflected light?

Moons and comets appear to shine because of the light they reflect. Stars produce their own light.


Do stars shine because of reflected light?

No, stars do not shine due to reflected light. Stars generate their own light through nuclear fusion in their cores, which releases energy in the form of light and heat. This process creates the intense brightness that we see from stars in the night sky.


Do planets stars and comets shine as a result of reflected light?

Planets and comets shine because of reflected light because they do not produce their own light. Stars are enormous balls of gas that are undergoing fusion which releases a very large amount of energy in the electromagnetic spectrum which includes visible light. So stars shine because they produce their own light and not because they reflect light.


Are stars reflected light?

No. Stars emit light.


Are stars that shine with predominantly blue light the lowest in temperature?

No. They are the hottest. The coolest stars shine predominantly with red light.


How do stars such as the sun produce light?

Burns and the sun makes stars light up as the light is reflected........


What process do stars use to shine?

in stars neuclear fussion happens,from which photons are generated which emit light and heat,thats why stars shine.


Do most stars shine?

Yes, most stars shine by emitting light and heat through nuclear fusion reactions in their cores. This process generates energy that is released as light and heat, making stars visible to observers on Earth.


What is different about the light you see from planets?

Its reflected sun light - unlike the stars which generate their own light.


Are the stars and moon luminous?

Stars are luminous, shine by themseves. Moon isn't, it can only reflect light.


What is the difference between light and reflected light?

Source light is light coming directly from a light source/emitter (i.e. a light bulb, the sun, stars, etc.). Reflected light is light coming indirectly from the light source/emitter. That could be reflected, refracted light, etc.


How do stars shine on the cloudy nights?

Stars shine by emitting light due to the process of nuclear fusion in their cores. Clouds in the sky do not block this light, allowing stars to still be visible on cloudy nights. The light from stars is able to penetrate through the clouds and reach our eyes, making them visible even when clouds are present.