Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Shadelessness

👉 The term "shadelessness" is used in the context of astronomy and space exploration, specifically referring to the phenomenon where the atmosphere surrounding a planet or object appears to be completely dark at night, with no visible stars or other objects visible against the background. This effect is known as "shadelessness" because it is due to the lack of light from the sun reaching the surface of the planet. The term comes from the Greek word "shade," which literally means shade or shadow, and "lessness

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