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Recent Examples of starlight
Those transits are a boon to observers, because if there is an atmosphere, some of the starlight will pass through it.
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Bydaniel Clery, science.org, 20 June 2024
When Neptune crossed in front of a star, the planet seemed to block some of the starlight even before reaching a full eclipse, suggesting that some wispy mass drifted beyond the geographical boundary of the planet—a ring, perhaps.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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How Stars Affect the Habitable Zone
The opposite is true for more massive, brighter stars, where a planet has to be much farther away to receive the correct amount of starlight.
—Conor Feehly, Discover Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
Alongside the space gray and starlight stalwarts from the previous model, there are two new colors: purple and blue.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Bydaniel Clery, science.org, 20 June 2024
When Neptune crossed in front of a star, the planet seemed to block some of the starlight even before reaching a full eclipse, suggesting that some wispy mass drifted beyond the geographical boundary of the planet—a ring, perhaps.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
Read More: 6 Exoplanets in our Universe That Could Support Life Other Than Earth
How Stars Affect the Habitable Zone
The opposite is true for more massive, brighter stars, where a planet has to be much farther away to receive the correct amount of starlight.
—Conor Feehly, Discover Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
Alongside the space gray and starlight stalwarts from the previous model, there are two new colors: purple and blue.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starlight
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Join 12 others in the comments View Comments One key aspect Roulin said needed further explanation was the behavior of voles under moonlight.Katie Hunt, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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For example, several waterfalls, such as Victoria Falls in southern Africa and Cumberland Falls in Kentucky, see lunar rainbows when the bright moonlight gets refracted in the dense mist.Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024
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Spain boasts 13 different climate zones, some 3,000 hours of sunlight annually and diverse filming locations that range from natural landscapes, rural and historical sites and vibrant cityscapes.Patrick Frater, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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Scientists are also on the hunt for the counterpart of ultra-black: ultra-white, a color that reflects up to 97.9 percent of sunlight.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
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Will their grudge glow brighter than a menorah, or will sparks fly this season of light?Lizz Schumer, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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For best results, wear overnight and wake up to a radiant glow.Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Starlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starlight. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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