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So-called moonshine is simply light reflected or re-emitted from the moon and this radiation serves to heat the earth slightly. This also varies with the phases of the moon during the month. This extra radiation is just 10**-5 that of the direct solar energy so this also gives a roughly 0.01-0.02 degree effect. 3) Stabilising the Earthâs axis. It seems likely that without the moonâs stabilising gyroscopic effect the earthâs axis would be more chaotic.
The Sun is a source of light. The Moon is just rock. The Moon has a reflective surface which reflects light from the Sun which we see as a lit up Moon. It doesn't shine as bri â¦ ght because it can only reflect so much of the Sun's light to our eyes.