Why Do Stars Shine?

Stars emit light because they are extremely hot. Think of how a heater or a lightbulb glows when it gets warm like!

Stars are very distant in space, but their light is so powerful that it reaches us.

^{The Smile of the Stars}

As starlight travels to us, it passes through World’s atmosphere. These air currents cause the light to shimmer, making stars appear to twinkle.

^{The Dance of the Sky}

During the day, Sun is so bright that we cannot see the stars. But at night, when the Sun disappears, the stars’ light shines brightly!

^{The Tale of Day and Night}

Some stars are large, others appear small. They even have different colors because each one has a different temperature and size.

^{Chatting with the Stars}

This is why stars appear as tiny glowing points in the sky. It is wonderful to look up at them and make up dream, isn’t it? 🌟