Definitions for earthshineˈɜrθˌʃaɪn
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
earth•shineˈɜrθˌʃaɪn(n.)
the faint illumination of the part of the moon not illuminated by sunlight, as during a crescent phase, caused by the reflection of light from the earth.
Category: Astronomy
Origin of earthshine:
1825–35
Wiktionary
earthshine(Noun)
Reflected earthlight visible on the Moon's night side.
Origin: * from earth + shine
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