GEGENSCHEIN
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Gegenschein.
Gegenschein - as a noun
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
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counterglowExample Sentences
"The gegenschein is a faint glow of sunlit zodiacal dust observed in the opposite direction to the sun."
"The gegenschein is often located near the antisolar point on the celestial sphere."
"Astronomers study the gegenschein to understand the distribution of interplanetary dust in the solar system."
"The gegenschein is most easily observed during moonless nights in areas with little light pollution."
"Photographing the gegenschein requires long exposures and a dark sky environment."
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Is GEGENSCHEIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gegenschein is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GEGENSCHEIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is GEGENSCHEIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gegenschein is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGEGENSCHEIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is GEGENSCHEIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gegenschein is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGEGENSCHEIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.
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