Here's why:
* The Moon Doesn't Produce Light: The moon itself doesn't generate any light. It's a large, rocky body in space.
* Sunlight Reflection: The moon's surface is covered in dust and rocks, which reflect sunlight. That's why we see the moon shining in the night sky.
* Phases of the Moon: The different phases of the moon are due to the changing angles at which we see the sunlit portion of the moon from Earth.
So, while the moon appears to be a light source, it's actually just a giant mirror reflecting the sun's light.