Earthshine

//ˈɜː(ɹ)θʃaɪn// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative letter-case form of earthshine. alt-of, uncountable
  2. 2
    Reflected earthlight visible on the Moon's night side. uncountable, usually

Example

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"Earthshine is brightest on the nights around the new moon."

Etymology

From Earth + shine.

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