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.

Read more on BBC

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

Read more on 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.

Read more on New York Times

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

Read more on 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.

Read more on BBC