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Meaning of gegenschein
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gegenschein (n)
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
gegenschein Sentence Examples
- The gegenschein appeared as a faint glow opposite the Sun in the night sky.
- The Gegenschein mechanism involves the scattering of sunlight by interplanetary dust.
- Scientists believe the gegenschein to be a concentration of zodiacal dust.
- The Gegenschein is most visible on dark, moonless nights.
- The Gegenschein is elongated along the ecliptic, the apparent path of the Sun across the sky.
- The Gegenschein is a relatively weak phenomenon, typically only visible when the sky is clear and dark.
- The Gegenschein is not visible near the horizon, as its glow is obscured by atmospheric scattering.
- The Gegenschein's brightness and shape vary with the time of year and the observer's location.
- The Gegenschein has been used as a navigational aid by mariners for centuries.
- The Gegenschein is a fascinating astronomical phenomenon that has captured the interest of scientists and stargazers alike.
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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
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The gegenschein appeared as a faint glow opposite the Sun in the night sky.
The Gegenschein mechanism involves the scattering of sunlight by interplanetary dust.
Scientists believe the gegenschein to be a concentration of zodiacal dust.
The Gegenschein is most visible on dark, moonless nights.
