Podcast
Questions and Answers
What makes the Moon appear white, gray, or silver at night?
What makes the Moon appear white, gray, or silver at night?
- The reflection of light from the Sun (correct)
- The gravitational pull from the Earth
- Its glowing surface
- Its own production of light
Why does the Moon appear to change in size and shape over the course of a month?
Why does the Moon appear to change in size and shape over the course of a month?
- Changes in its gravitational pull alter its appearance
- It moves closer to the Earth periodically
- It is actually a different celestial body each night
- The angle at which sunlight hits it varies (correct)
What causes the Moon to shine at night?
What causes the Moon to shine at night?
- Reflection of sunlight from the Sun (correct)
- Bioluminescent organisms on its surface
- Luminous minerals in its rocks
- Radioactive material within the Moon
How long does it take for the Moon to orbit around the Earth?
How long does it take for the Moon to orbit around the Earth?
Why does the Moon not produce its own light like the Sun?
Why does the Moon not produce its own light like the Sun?
What causes the Moon to shine at night?
What causes the Moon to shine at night?
Why does the Moon appear to change in size and shape over the course of a month?
Why does the Moon appear to change in size and shape over the course of a month?
How does the Moon's shine differ from that of the Sun?
How does the Moon's shine differ from that of the Sun?
Why does the Moon not produce its own light like the Sun?
Why does the Moon not produce its own light like the Sun?
What makes the Moon appear white, gray, or silver at night?
What makes the Moon appear white, gray, or silver at night?