Faint illumination of the moon's dark side Crossword Clue
10 letters · New York Times · Saturday, October 25, 2008 · 26-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, October 25, 2008.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 25, 2008 · 26-Down · 10 letters
EARTHSHINE0 of 10 letters revealed
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Sunlight reflected from the Earth's surface, especially when visible on the part of the Moon's surface not illuminated by the Sun (the night side); earthlight.
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