counterglow (Meaning)

Wordnet

counterglow (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

Webster

counterglow (n.)

An exceedingly faint roundish or somewhat oblong nebulous light near the ecliptic and opposite the sun, best seen during September and October, when in the constellations Sagittarius and Pisces. Its cause is not yet understood. Called also Gegenschein.

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counterglow Sentence Examples

  1. After the sunset, the counterglow painted the sky with hues of orange and pink.
  2. As the city lights dimmed, a soft counterglow emerged from the horizon.
  3. The counterglow of the moon cast a gentle radiance over the landscape.
  4. Away from the urban sprawl, the counterglow of the stars illuminated the night sky.
  5. The twilight counterglow lent a serene atmosphere to the evening.
  6. In the calm of dawn, the counterglow heralded the arrival of a new day.
  7. The counterglow of the fireflies added a magical touch to the forest at night.
  8. Standing on the beach, we admired the counterglow of the sun sinking beneath the waves.
  9. The counterglow of the city skyline provided a stunning backdrop for the fireworks display.
  10. Camping in the wilderness, we were mesmerized by the counterglow of the northern lights dancing across the sky.

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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 spaceAn exc

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After the sunset, the counterglow painted the sky with hues of orange and pink.

As the city lights dimmed, a soft counterglow emerged from the horizon.

The counterglow of the moon cast a gentle radiance over the landscape.

Away from the urban sprawl, the counterglow of the stars illuminated the night sky.