Although the Moon does not possess its own light source like stars, it appears bright in our night sky. Why?

Although the Moon does not possess its own light source like stars, it appears bright in our night sky. Why?
  1. It absorbs sunlight during the day and emits glow at night.
  2. It reflects sunlight falling on its surface towards Earth.
  3. Friction from atmospheric gases causes its surface to glow.
  4. Radioactive minerals on its surface emit continuous light.

Solution

The Moon is a non-luminous body that shines by reflecting the light it receives from the Sun towards Earth.

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