earthshine
Noun
Meaning
Earthshine (uncountable)
(astronomy) Alternative letter-case form of earthshine
earthshine (uncountable)
(astronomy) Reflected earthlight visible on the Moon's night side.
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Examples
Earthshine is generated by a game of cosmic ping-pong.
This is akin to what the Moon will look like on Friday, April 24, 2020, The dark side of the Moon is lit by Earthshine, prominent despite the Moon's low altitude and bright twilight sky.