Question

Suppose the moon emits light of its own. Would it still have phases? Justify your answer

Answer 1

Explanation

1. No, it will not have phases
2. These phases are caused by the changing angle at which the illuminated face of the moon can be observed from Earth.
3. Such angles occur because the moon is moving around the Earth.
4. If the moon emits light on its own then there will be no effect of light falling on the moon from the sun from different angles.
5. So there will be no phases

Hence, the answer is No.