Things You Thought You Knew – Is Everything Light?
How bright is the Earth from the moon? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice have fun with the sun’s reflectivity, discuss light pollution, and explore the electromagnetic light spectrum: how does sunscreen work?
May 12, 2026
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Things You Thought You Knew – Is Everything Light?
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Things You Thought You Knew – Is Everything Light?
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How bright is the Earth from the moon? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice have fun with the sun’s reflectivity, discuss light pollution, and explore the electromagnetic light spectrum: how does sunscreen work?