2007-02-08 11:12:35 · 11 answers · asked by hotspiceyfoxy 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The sun.
The only correct answer is: the sun.
2007-02-08 11:37:59 · answer #1 · answered by chanljkk 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The moon due to its material composition and due to the fact that is inclined 5 degree to the ecliptic makes it an ideal mirror.
It receive a light energy flux from the Sun though some is absorbed by the moon 's atom it reflect a great deall of light enough to partially iluminate the Earth.
2007-02-08 19:32:55 · answer #2 · answered by goring 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lunar light is generated by the reflection of sun light on the moons surface. The reason there are stages on the lunar cycle is that the earth's shadow is casted on the moon, the position of the moon around the earth gives us different stages.
2007-02-08 19:23:11 · answer #3 · answered by Talk is Cheap 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The light you see from the moon is light from the Sun that shines on the moon and is reflected back toward you.
2007-02-08 19:38:35 · answer #4 · answered by tychobrahe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Sun
2007-02-08 19:19:29 · answer #5 · answered by maxie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The light comes from the sun. It is reflected to earth. This is also the reason why we can see other planets.
2007-02-08 19:22:47 · answer #6 · answered by Professor♫ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the sun!
if you were on the moon the earth would be lit up.....but the earth doesnt glow!
its just a white moon with light from the sun
2007-02-08 19:16:09 · answer #7 · answered by bravestdawg101 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's reflected light from the sun.
2007-02-08 19:14:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
It's reflected sunlight
2007-02-08 19:17:03 · answer #9 · answered by Ediddy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is illuminated by the Sun.
2007-02-08 19:15:20 · answer #10 · answered by Radio Flyer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋