Words Like GEGENSCHEIN

We have put together a list of words that are similar to GEGENSCHEIN.

2 Alternative Words Similar to gegenschein

1 Counterglow Noun      Synonym Words Like Counterglow
2 Light Noun      Synonym Words Like Light

5 definitions of gegenschein

1 A faint patch of light in the night sky that appears opposite the sun; a reflection of sunlight by micrometeoric material in space.
2 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
3 A faint glowing spot in the sky, exactly opposite the position of the sun. Also called counterglow.
4 The large, faintly luminous patch on the ecliptic opposite to the sun, supposed to be apart of the zodiacal light.
5 A faint brightening of the night sky in the region of the ecliptic directly opposite the Sun.
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