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English noun: gegenschein

1. gegenschein (phenomenon) 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


Synonymscounterglow


Broader (hypernym)light, visible light, visible radiation









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