Earthshine
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɜːθʃaɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Earthshine is a noun meaning (astronomy) Sunlight reflected from the Earth's surface, especially when visible on the part of the Moon's surface not illuminated by the Sun (the night side); earthlight.
Meaning
(astronomy) Sunlight reflected from the Earth's surface, especially when visible on the part of the Moon's surface not illuminated by the Sun (the night side); earthlight.
Word Forms
- earth-shine
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include airglow, twilight, moonwake, moonpath, moongazing, daylight.
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