countersun

/ˈkaʊntərsʌn/

Definitions

1. noun

The sun’s image reflected in the surface of the ocean, especially at sunrise or sunset.

“The sailors watched the countersun rise above the horizon as they set sail.”

2. noun

Something that is opposite or contrasting to the sun, especially in a spiritual or symbolic sense.

“The artist depicted the countersun as a source of creative energy.”

Synonyms

  • counterimage
  • reflected sun

Antonyms

  • solar eclipse
  • sun