Various lunar phases

by Steve Sealey on Apr 18th, 2024 20:29 PM

[color=#000000][size=2][font=Arial]The Moon shines because it reflects sunlight off its surface, which is made up of a rocky material called regolith, a layer of loose rock and dust, Why Does the Moon Shine? Mesmerizing Moon Colours Explained - Orbital Today. Despite not having its light source, the Moon’s brightness is also influenced by its phases and the angle at which sunlight hits it, creating the various lunar phases we see from Earth.[/font][/size][/color]