nightglow

[ nahyt-gloh ]

noun

1. airglow

Word History and Origins

Origin of nightglow¹

First recorded in 1950–55; night + glow

Example Sentences

The ticketed event at the park also features nightglow displays when tethered balloons light their burners in time to music.

From BBC

It detected a glowing rim in the planet’s upper atmosphere that scientists suspect could be “nightglow.”

From The Verge

As night fell, the officers, wearing nightglow vests and armed with searchlights, expanded the search up the hills along the numerous hiking trails.

From New York Times

There will also be a virtual "nightglow" when tethered balloons light their burners in time to music.

From BBC

The virtual nightglow, organised in conjunction with BBC Radio Bristol, will take place at a private location on 8 August and will be available to watch online.

From BBC