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The Moon doesn’t generate its own light—it reflects sunlight. Its rocky surface, covered with a fine layer of dust called regolith, scatters sunlight back toward Earth, creating its bright appearance. But what about planets? Surprisingly, they also reflect sunlight, sometimes even more efficiently than the Moon. For instance, Venus, with its thick reflective clouds, reflects up to 70% of sunlight.
The secret lies in proximity and perspective. The Moon is just 384,400 kilometers away from Earth, making it appear larger and brighter to our eyes. Planets, on the other hand, are much farther away, and their reflected light fades as it travels across the vast distances of space. Even though planets like Venus and Jupiter can outshine stars when positioned correctly, their brilliance pales in comparison to the nearby Moon.
We’ll explore the role of the Moon’s phases, how planetary distances affect their visibility, and why some planets, like Venus, are occasionally mistaken for stars. Join us as we dive into this celestial mystery and uncover why the Moon steals the show in our night sky!
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