Earthlight

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005231",
  "term": "Earthlight",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The illumination of the unlit portion of the Moon by sunlight reflected from the Earth. This phenomenon is most visible during a thin crescent phase of the Moon, making the entire lunar disk faintly visible. It is also known as ashen light or the 'old moon in the new moon's arms'.",
  "synonyms": [
    "earthshine"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/earthlight/"
}