ge·gen·schein (g  g n-sh n )n. A faint glowing spot in the sky, exactly opposite the position of the sun. Also called counterglow. [German : gegen, against (from Middle High German, from Old High German gegin) + Schein, light (from Middle High German sch n, from Old High German scn, from scnan, to shine).] |
gegenschein [ˈgeɪgənˌʃaɪn]
n
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) a faint glow in the sky, just visible at a position opposite to that of the sun and having a similar origin to zodiacal light Also called counterglow
[German, from gegen against, opposite + Schein light; see shine]
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| Noun | 1. | gegenschein - 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 light, visible light, visible radiation - (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation; "the light was filtered through a soft glass window" |
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