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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.
Which luminous light source in the solar system did the light bouncing off Jupiter's moon come from?
The luminous light source in the solar system that illuminates Jupiter's moons, including when light bounces off them, is the Sun. Jupiter and its moons receive sunlight, which provides the illumination observed from Earth.
How is Jupiter and its moons like the solar system?
Jupiter is a gas planet that was too small to become a sun itself. The fact that it is orbited by 67 natural satellites makes it similar to the solar system and its many orbiting satellites. The biggest difference is the light from Jupiter's moons comes not from Jupiter itself but from the sun it orbits.
What characteristics do all moons share that are not shared by all planets?
All moons orbit around planets, whereas not all planets have moons. Moons are generally smaller in size compared to planets and lack an atmosphere. Moons also lack the ability to emit light on their own, unlike planets which may reflect light from the sun.
What planet is Jupiter the sun?
The planet Jupiter orbits the same sun that the Earth orbits; it is part of our solar system. It has the greatest number of moons of any planet in the solar system, including four (the Galilean moons) which are quite large.
Does Jupiter's moons have phases?
No, Jupiter's moons do not have phases like Earth's moon. Phases are caused by the changing positions of the sun, Earth, and moon, but Jupiter's moons have no light of their own and do not reflect sunlight in the same way.
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.
When light comes from the sun does it shine straight on Jupiter and its moons or does it shine on Jupiter then from there the light reflects to Jupiter's moons?
It shines directly on both Jupiter and its moons. There is no reason it shouldn't, as, other than periodic eclipses from Jupiter, nothing blocks the sunlight from reaching those moons. The moons do get some reflected light from Jupiter as well, just as Earth gets some light from our moon.
What planet has dark spheres that reflect light from the sun?
The planet you are referring to is likely Saturn, which has dark spheres called moons, such as Mimas and Enceladus, that reflect light from the Sun. These moons have reflective surfaces due to icy compositions that make them appear bright when illuminated.
Why do planets and moons appear shiny?
because they reflect the light from the sun
Which luminous light source in the solar system did the light bouncing off Jupiter's moon come from?
The luminous light source in the solar system that illuminates Jupiter's moons, including when light bounces off them, is the Sun. Jupiter and its moons receive sunlight, which provides the illumination observed from Earth.
Is Earths moon the only moon that reflects light?
No, many moons in our solar system reflect light from the Sun. Moons like Europa, Ganymede, and Titan also reflect sunlight, just like Earth's moon.
If a planet has 62 moons would it be dark or light?
it depends if its near a sun. remember, MOONS AND PLANETS ARE NOT LIGHT SOURCES. they simply reflect the suns light. therefore, if they are not near enough to a sun, the moons would be dark, as would the planet, cos there is hardly any light to reflect. (oh and there is no known planet with 62 moons.)
How far is Jupiter's moon from the sun?
Im not sure which moon of Jupiter your are talking about, because Jupiter has 63 moons. But the moons are about 22572172.8 miles from the sun.
How can the moon reflect on the sun at night time?
Actually the moon can not reflect on the sun at night. The sun is at an angle which still allows it to generate light to the moons surface which gives up moonlight
How many light years is Callisto from the sun?
Callisto, one of Jupiter's moons, is about 481 million miles away from the sun. In terms of light-years, it is roughly 0.000005 light-years from the sun.
What objects in space emit or reflect light?
Stars, planets, moons, comets, and asteroids emit or reflect light in space. Stars produce their own light through nuclear fusion, while planets and moons reflect light from the Sun. Comets and asteroids can also reflect sunlight, making them visible in the night sky.
