noctilucent
IPA: nˈɑktaɪɫˈusɪnt
adjective
- (meteorology) Shining or glowing at night, especially of very high-altitude clouds that reflect sunlight long after sunset; nightshining.
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Examples of "noctilucent" in Sentences
- Noctilucent clouds are located in the mesosphere.
- Observed from the ground, this phenomenon is known as noctilucent clouds.
- The CARE will be the first space viewing of an artificial noctilucent cloud.
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