Meaning Of The Word Earthshine

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earthshine in American English
the faint illumination of the dark part of the moon by sunlight reflected from the earth
noun: 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

earthshine in British English
noun: the ashen light reflected from the earth, which illuminates the new moon when it is not receiving light directly from the sun

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