noun · uncountable · rare

earthshine

earth·shine

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Sunlight reflected from the Earth's surface, especially when visible on the part of…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.

UK/ˈɜːθʃaɪn/US/ˈɜɹθʃaɪn/

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

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(uncountable)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.
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