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Record 1 2015-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Planets
DEF

A faint, luminous glow sometimes observed over the right side of Venus when it is close to inferior conjunction, probably due to electrical disturbances in the ionosphere of Venus.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Planètes
DEF

Phénomène lumineux évanescent, à la réalité discutée, qui se présenterait sous la forme d'une lueur diffuse à peine discernable éclairant la partie sombre du disque de Vénus lorsque cette planète apparaît depuis la Terre comme un fin croissant.

Spanish

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