Sunlight on the Moon
Open to everyone until Wednesday, September 30
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The Moon does not make its own light. It shines because it reflects light from the Sun.
In the picture
- The lit half of the Moon ball, shining with light from the lamp
- The dark half of the Moon ball, turned away from the lamp
- The yellow lamp, sending light toward the Moon ball
Examples
- A mirror shining when sunlight hits it.
- A ball bright on one side when a flashlight shines on it.
Key takeaways
- The Moon has no light of its own.
- The Sun always lights the half of the Moon that faces it.
Carry on in the app
Three questions on this lesson, to check the idea stuck. Free in the app while the lesson is in the free week.
At least one new illustrated lesson every weekday for your child’s year, with its quiz and a reminder at 6:15 pm.
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