nightglow
- noun
- /ˈnaɪtɡloʊ/
- Specialized
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luz de la noche
- The scientists observed the nightglow to gather data about the Earth's upper atmosphere.
Examples
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The nightglow illuminated the dark sky beautifully.
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On clear nights, a faint nightglow can sometimes be seen above the horizon.
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Special cameras are used to capture images of the nightglow for research purposes.
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Did you see the nightglow last night?
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On clear nights, a faint nightglow can sometimes be seen above the horizon.
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The scientists observed the nightglow to gather data about the Earth's upper atmosphere.
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Special cameras are used to capture images of the nightglow for research purposes.
Synonyms
A faint natural light in the night sky from chemicals reacting high in the atmosphere
Natural light in the night sky from the air or distant stars, not from city lights
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Nightglow comes from the parts night ('night') and glow ('to shine softly'). Imagine a thin, natural light high in the night sky from chemical reactions, so nightglow means the faint light you can sometimes see above the horizon.
