why does moon give off light

[ayresy81]

this may sound like a stupid qeustion but why does the moon light up so much i was looking at it tonight and it was so bright.i cant understand where the light comes from

[crisper]

And.. lol... Naznomad, I will now be increasing my 'fart' usage! ta everso!... (stand back everyone) x ;)

[ayresy81]

thankyou all i was sure that was the answer but wasnt sure cheers peepz

[jomifl]

If the moon was made of cheese it would be a lot brighter than it is.Most cheeses have a higher albedo than the moon (unless they are covered in mould). The moon also reflects sunlight that has been reflected from the earth except when it is in the earth's shadow. Normally it is difficult to see as the eye is dazzled by the part of the moon reflecting the sun, but when the moon is 'new' and there is only a sliver of direct solar illumination it is quite easy to see.

[boxtops]

I know what you mean, jomifl, sometimes if there is a bright crescent moon, you can still see the full circular shape of it lurking up there.

[DaisyNonna]

Cottage cheese reflects light if you do not draw the curtains