Faint Illumination Of The Moons Dark Side Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: EARTHSHINE

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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2	41%	9		Quarter moons are also called _______ moons
3	40%	4		What moons do after full moons

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We think the answer is "EARTHSHINE" which means:

noun

• Reflected earthlight visible on the moon's night side.

An example sentence would be:

• "Astronomers study earthshine to gather information about the earth's climate and atmosphere."
• "The phenomenon of earthshine is also observed on other planets with moons."

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New York Times25 Oct 2008	Down 26
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