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brightness

[brahyt-nis] / ˈbraɪt nɪs /




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Instead, they measure subtle changes in brightness from the combined light of the star and the orbiting planet as it moves.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

It scans data from millions of stars to find the tiny drops in brightness caused by planets passing in front of them.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

But I’d like to make the case for my pasta, which draws inspiration from classic spaghetti alla puttanesca while doubling down on the acidity, brightness and overall tang.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Distinctive features of the Lyrids are their colours and brightness, along with exceptionally bright fireballs from time to time, outshining the planet Venus.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

I nod, still blinking against the artificial brightness.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




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