alpenglow
/ˈælpənˌɡloʊ/
noun
- A reddish glow on the summits of mountains seen just before sunrise or just after sunset.
- We woke early to watch the alpenglow paint the peaks in shades of pink and orange.
- The alpenglow faded quickly as the sun rose higher over the valley.
- Photographers love capturing alpenglow because it makes the mountains look magical.