We can see the moon because it reflects light from the sun is this regular reflection or diffused reflection?

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Reflection of the light from smooth surface is called regular reflection.

And reflection of the light from rough surface is called diffused reflection.
So reflection from moon is diffused reflection.

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We can see the moon because it reflects light from the sun is this regular reflection or diffused reflection?

Reflection of the light from smooth surface is called regular reflection. And reflection of the light from rough surface is called diffused reflection. So reflection from moon is diffused reflection.

Reflection of the light from smooth surface is called regular reflection.

And reflection of the light from rough surface is called diffused reflection.
So reflection from moon is diffused reflection.