Word of the Day

alpenglow

[al-puhn-gloh]

noun:

a reddish glow often seen on the summits of mountains just before sunrise or just after sunset

Explanation

Alpenglow is the soft, reddish light that appears on mountain peaks just before sunrise or after sunset. The effect occurs when the sun is below the horizon, and its light reflects off the atmosphere to bathe the summits in warm color. An alpenglow is a sight you're sure to remember.

Example: The hikers watched the alpenglow paint the mountain peaks in shades of red and orange.