What is da Vinci glow?
The "Da Vinci glow" phenomenon will be visible on the moon this week. The ghostly gleam, also called "Earthshine," is reflected sunlight from Earth. Here are the best days and times to see the "Da Vinci glow," according to Live Science. This week a ghostly shine will appear on the moon , glowing on the edge of the lunar body. The phenomenon is known as the "Da Vinci glow," or "Earthshine." Right now, the moon is a thin crescent, barely visible in the night sky. Thanks to the "Da Vinci glow," however, you can see the entire moon as a faint glimmer. But this phenomenon is only visible during a precious time window shortly before sunrise and after sunset. What causes Earthshine? When the sun, Earth, and moon are positioned just right, sunlight bounces off all the snow, ice, and clouds on our planet to light up the dark side of the moon that we would otherwise be unable to see. That's why the phenomenon is called Eart