Moon being a non-luminous object glows brightly at night because it _________.

absorbs sunlight

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rotates very fast

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reflects sunlight

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rotates very slowly

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Solution

The correct option is C reflects sunlight
We are able to see the Moon due to the reflection of Sun's light from its surface. The Moon itself is non-luminous, which means it cannot emit light of its own.

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