The light we see on the Moon is not generated by the Moon itself. It's reflected sunlight.

Here's how it works:

1. Sunlight: The Sun is the primary source of light in our solar system. It emits a vast amount of light and energy.

2. Reflection: When sunlight hits the Moon's surface, it bounces off in different directions. This is called reflection.

3. Lunar phases: The different shapes of the Moon we see (the lunar phases) are caused by the changing angles at which we see the sunlit portion of the Moon as it orbits Earth.

So, while the Moon may seem to glow, it's actually just reflecting the light from the Sun, making it appear bright in the night sky.