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If planets do not produce their own light, how are we able to see mars and Venus in the night sky

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The Sun reflects light off of the planets and moons.
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Most stars have planets moving around them. Planets are round objects that orbit a star. They don't create their own light. They only reflect light from stars.

Reflect - to bounce back

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