"Earthshine" Lights the Night

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Hey, space explorer! Earthshine is a faint glow on the dark part of the moon during a crescent phase, caused by sunlight reflecting off our planet. The word was first recorded in the 1800s and shows us that even in the dark, light can still shine through! WORD OF THE DAY April 22, 2025 earthshine [ urth-shahyn ] noun a faint glow on the dark part of the moon during a crescent phase, caused by sunlight reflecting off the earth Learn More About This Word What Is Ecoanxiety? The Environmental Terms Changing Our Language Today Earth Day is an ideal time to learn about how climate change affects our planet. Dictionary.com has the scientific words you'll need for your Earth Day education. Keep reading About Us | Privacy Policy | Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe This email has been sent to anujshailgupt.worldofwords@blogger.com by Dictionary.com LLC. 777 Mariners Island Blvd, Suite 600, San Mateo, CA 94404