earthshine

/ˈɜrθˌʃaɪn/
noun
  1. 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.
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