dayside
/ˈdeɪˌsaɪd/
noun
- The side of a planet or moon that is facing its star and receiving light, especially the side of Earth that is experiencing daytime.
- Astronauts on the International Space Station see the dayside of Earth every 45 minutes.
- The dayside of the Moon is extremely hot, while the nightside is freezing cold.
- The telescope captured a clear image of the dayside of Venus.
- The part of a workplace, facility, or operation that functions during daylight hours; the daytime shift or team.
- We need more staff on the dayside to cover the morning rush.
- The factory's dayside crew handles most of the production.
- She works the dayside at the hospital, so she gets home before dinner.
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