NASA Earth(@NASAEarth):Albedo keeps us cool — literally! Parts of Earth with high albedo, like sea ice or clouds, reflect sunlight, which helps regulate Earth’s temperature.

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NASA Earth@NASAEarth

2026.10.05 15:07

Albedo keeps us cool — literally! Parts of Earth with high albedo, like sea ice or clouds, reflect sunlight, which helps regulate Earth’s temperature.

NASA Goddard@NASAGoddard

2026.10.05 14:14

Let's reflect... Albedo is a measure of how much light and heat a surface reflects. Lighter objects tend to have higher albedo, and darker objects have lower. This reflectivity plays an important role in studying the makeup of the surface of bodies like the Moon.