This is the Gegenschein, derived from a German word meaning "counterglow," since it is always opposite or "counter" in position to the sun in the sky. From Wordnik.com. [SPACE.com] Reference
• there is sufficient material at the-Earth-Moon libration points L4 and L5 to produce a solar counterglow of 20 S10 Vis brightness. From Wordnik.com. [Opportunity Finds Another Big Meteorite | Universe Today] Reference
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