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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.
Confidence votes 12. Because it doesn't matter if it is night or day-light from the sun is reflected off the moon to your eyes. The surface of the moon is very light in color and thusly reflects almost all visible light off its surface and at night this is why the moon is very bright. During the day it will appear white or gray because of the sunlight it reflects.