Airglow

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003406",
  "term": "Airglow",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Faint, diffuse emission of light from a planetary atmosphere, distinct from aurora, caused by chemical reactions and energy transitions of atoms and molecules. It occurs continuously day and night, primarily in the upper atmosphere, as a result of solar radiation and cosmic rays. Airglow is a natural phenomenon that provides insights into atmospheric composition and dynamics.",
  "synonyms": [
    "light-of-the-night-sky",
    "night-sky light",
    "night-sky luminescence",
    "permanent aurora"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/airglow/"
}