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gegenschein

noun, often capitalized
ge·​gen·​schein | \ ˈgā-gən-ˌshīn How to pronounce gegenschein (audio) \

Definition of gegenschein

: a faint light about 20° across on the celestial sphere opposite the sun probably caused by backscatter of sunlight by solar-system dust

First Known Use of gegenschein

1877, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for gegenschein

German, from gegen against, counter- + Schein shine

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