alleryWhich Gupta astronomer explained that the Moon shines by reflected sunlight?
AVarahamihira
BAryabhata
CKalidasa
DVatsyayana
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Aryabhata
Aryabhata stated that reflected sunlight is the reason the Moon shines.
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