Gegenschein
Definitions
A faint brightening of the night sky in the region of the ecliptic directly opposite the Sun.
Equivalents
6 more languages
Examples
“My object in appearing before the Association, at this time, is to present⟳ the observations of several other persons on the gegenschein or completed arch of the zodiacal light⟳, of which I have⟳ received accounts since our meeting in Motreal.”
“The zodiacal light⟳, gegenschein, and zodiacal band … are all visible.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
Know this word better than we do? Language is a living thing — help us keep it growing. Collaborate with Babel Free