Found 2 items, similar to gegenschein.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: gegenschein gegenschein n : a faint spot of light in the night sky that appears directly opposite the position of the sun; a reflection of sunlight by micrometeoric material in space [syn: counterglow]
English → English (gcide) Definition: gegenschein gegenschein \ge"gen*schein`\ (g[=a]"g[i^]n*sh[imac]n`) n. [German: counterglow.] A faint patch of light in the night sky that appears opposite the sun; a reflection of sunlight by micrometeoric material in space. Syn: counterglow. [WordNet 1.5]