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Counterglow (Noun)

Meaning

A faint spot of light in the night sky that appears directly opposite the position of the sun; a reflection of sunlight by micrometeoric material in space.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

Examples

  • The counterglow was visible in the night sky as a faint, diffuse patch of light directly opposite the position of the sun.
  • Astronomers studied the counterglow to gain insights into the distribution of micrometeoroids in the Earth's orbit.
  • The counterglow was more pronounced on nights when the sky was particularly clear and free of moonlight.
  • Scientists used specialized cameras to capture images of the counterglow, which helped them to better understand its composition.
  • The counterglow was often overlooked by casual stargazers, but it was a fascinating phenomenon for those who knew where to look.

Synonyms

  • Gegenschein

Hypernyms

  • Visible Radiation
  • Visible Light
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