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Why is it incorrect to describe the moon as luminous?

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By definition, luminosity is the ability of an object to give off light. In other words, it should shine of its own accord.

Moon is non-luminous because it produces light out of its reflection from the sun. The sun radiates its light which is reflected to the earth through the moon.
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