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Space is dark because the universe hates overhead lighting.
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Space is dark because the universe hates overhead lighting.
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Space looks dark because there is no atmosphere to scatter sunlight, and most of it is empty. Light is only seen when it reaches the eye directly or reflects from objects.
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