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earthshine

Syllabification: (earth·shine)
Pronunciation: /ˈərTHˌSHīn/

(also earthlight)
Definition of earthshine

noun

Astronomy
  • the glow caused by sunlight reflected off the earth, especially on the darker portion of a crescent moon.

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Definition of earthshine in the British & World English dictionary