MEANING
Sunlight reflected from Earth faintly illuminates the Moon’s otherwise dark portion.
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Name the faint light reflected from Earth onto the Moon.Add a subtle, scientifically grounded glow to a moonlit scene.
Words that belong together
- visible earthshine
- faint earthshine
- observe earthshine
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Through the telescope, earthshine outlined the Moon’s dark limb.
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Word forms
- Base
- earthshine
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Usage notes
Earthshine is a specific astronomical effect, most visible near a new Moon; it is not sunlight striking the bright lunar face.
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