earthshine
/ˈɜrθˌʃaɪn/
noun
- The faint light that makes the dark part of the moon visible, caused by sunlight reflecting off the Earth's surface.
- Earthshine is brightest when the Earth is mostly covered in clouds or ice.
- On a clear night, you can see earthshine on the moon's shadowed side.
- The photographer captured a stunning image of earthshine over the mountains.