Vocabulary Entry

gegenschein

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noun

A faint luminous glow that occurs in the night sky opposite the position of the moon, caused by sunlight reflecting off particles in the Earth's atmosphere.

Example Sentences

"Astronomers often look for gegenschein during clear nights in rural areas."

"The gegenschein is a subtle yet beautiful feature of the night sky."

"After sunset, the gegenschein became visible as a dim light in the sky."