👉 The term "northlight" is often used in astronomy to describe a bright star or object that appears to shine from the side of an observer, particularly when it is located at a distance greater than its apparent size. This effect can be caused by the Earth's atmosphere, which can scatter and refract light in different directions. The term "northlight" is often used to refer to the brightest part of a star or object that appears from behind the observer. It is named after the north pole