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Why the Sun looks so bright from Earth?

The Sun looks bright because it's a giant ball of very hot gas that makes its own light. It's also the closest star to Earth, which makes it appear much brighter than other stars.

⭐ Bonus fact: Even though the Sun looks big, it's actually an average-sized star!

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