Earthshine

 

 

   

   

  Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim

Earthshine

In addition to seeing the illuminated part of the Moon, you can sometimes see the unilluminated part as dimly lit (especially during the crescent phases). This is due to the sunlight reflecting off the Earth's surface onto the Moon, a phenomenon known as “Earthshine”.


Irshaad A. Rashid
August 2022
Burlington ON, Canada






 Waxing Crescent Moon 2023
Photo credit: Irshaad Rashid



 

Waxing Crescent Moon 2023
Photo Credit: Irshaad A. Rashid