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Have you ever heard of Earthshine?

Sophia Herod looks at how the Moon can be lit by sunlight reflected from the Earth.

Published June 12, 2026, 11:20 AM

Updated June 12, 2026, 11:30 AM907

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Have you ever heard of Earthshine?

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