earthshine
Light reflected from the Earth and its atmosphere onto the dark part of
the Moon when it is not full. Earthshine explains
why the full disk of the Moon remains dimly visible even when only part
of it is illuminated by sunlight. Related categories
• MOON TOPICS
• ATMOSPHERIC
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