An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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earthlight
  زمین‌تاب  
zamin-tâb (#)
Fr.: lumière cendrée  

The illumination of the dark part of the Moon’s disk by the light reflected from the Earth’s surface and atmosphere. Also called → earthshine.

See also: → earth; → light.