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Why the brightest object in the night sky if it does not make its own light?
The moon is the closest heavenly body to the earth and because of its relatively high albedo it reflects a lot of the light falling on it hence it is the brightest object in the night sky. Similar reasons also apply to Venus, which is also a very bright object.
Why is the moon visible in the sky?
The Sun is very bright.
Name a bright object that over serveral days changes its shape in the sky?
The Moon is a bright object that changes its shape in the sky over several days, transitioning through its phases from new moon to full moon and back. This cyclical process occurs as the Moon orbits Earth, causing varying amounts of its illuminated surface to be visible from our perspective. Its changing appearance has fascinated observers for centuries and is a key aspect of lunar observation.
How will the moon appear to an astronaut on the moon?
The moon would appear as a bright object in the sky, much like we see it from Earth. However, the lack of atmosphere would make the sky black, making the moon's brightness stand out more vividly. The lack of air and light pollution on the moon's surface would allow for a clearer and more detailed view of the moon than seen from Earth.
What bright light is in the eastern sky at night in southern Oregon?
The bright light in the eastern sky at night in southern Oregon is likely the planet Venus. Venus is the third-brightest object in the sky after the Sun and the Moon, and it is often visible in the morning or evening.
Why we see the moon as a bright object in the sky?
because the moon reflects light from the sun
What do you see when you look at the moon?
When you look at the moon, you see a rocky celestial body that reflects sunlight, appearing as a bright, round object in the night sky.
What makes the moon look bright in the sky?
The moon looks bright due to its size because of its closeness to Earth in comparison to very distant stars and planets combined with reflected sunlight.
Is the moon a giant ball of fire?
No, the moon is not a giant ball of fire. It is a rocky object that reflects the light of the sun, which is why we see it bright in the sky.
Name a bright object that over several days changes in the sky?
moon:)
Is the moon an illuminated object?
The Moon is illuminated by the Sun. At full moon, we see the bright part - the illuminated part. At new moon, we see mostly the dark part. (This part is also slightly visible, due to light reflected from the Earth.)
What is a bright object that over several days changes it shape in the sky?
it is the sun Probably the moon
Name a bright object that over serveral days changes its shape you n the sky?
Well the moon does this.
Which planet can you see in the evening sky?
That's Venus, the most brightest object in our sky after Moon.
Why the brightest object in the night sky if it does not make its own light?
The moon is the closest heavenly body to the earth and because of its relatively high albedo it reflects a lot of the light falling on it hence it is the brightest object in the night sky. Similar reasons also apply to Venus, which is also a very bright object.
Why is the Moon's sky black though the sun is shining brightly?
There is no atmosphere to speak of, on the Moon. The reason we see the sky bright is because of sunlight reflected from our atmosphere.
What is the bright star or planet directly above the moon tonight 02-sep-09?
The bright object you see directly above the moon tonight could likely be the planet Jupiter, as it is currently visible in the night sky and is one of the brightest celestial objects. Jupiter is known for its brightness and can often be seen near the moon in the night sky.
