Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nightglow
noun
[ˈnaɪtɡloʊ]
Definition
The faint light that is present in the night sky, often attributed to various atmospheric phenomena.
Examples
- The nightglow provided a beautiful backdrop for the stargazers.
- As the city lights dimmed, the natural nightglow became more visible.
Meaning
Nightglow refers to a subtle illumination that occurs during nighttime, typically caused by natural sources like the scattering of light in the atmosphere or the emissions from excited gases in the upper atmosphere.
Synonyms
- Noctilucence
- Nightlight
- Twilight glow
