Light source intensity

Why are reflection stronger than the light source itself?
Sunlight reflection on the wings are much brighter than the sun.
Reflection from light beams like light house are much stronger than the beams origin.
Is there a graphic setting im missing? can i increase the suns intensity or light source intensity.?
The reflections intensity look perfect. but the source intensity looks weak.
I fly in VR only if that makes a difference.