Question: Many stars can be seen in the sky at night. Which statement best explains why the Sun appears brighter than the stars seen in the night sky?

  Options: 
 A. The Sun is bigger than the stars seen in the night sky.
 B. The Sun is smaller than the stars seen in the night sky.
 C. The Sun is closer to Earth than the stars seen in the night sky.
 D. The Sun is farther from Earth than the stars seen in the night sky. 
Answer: C