earth-shine

A form of earthshine — Sunlight reflected from the Earth's surface, especially when visible on the part of the Moon's surface not illuminated by the Sun (the night side); earthlight.

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Meanings

noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of earthshine.
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APA

earth-shine. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/earth-shine

MLA

“earth-shine.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/earth-shine. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “earth-shine,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/earth-shine.

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