Describing the moon and stars in your outdoor night setting can add depth and atmosphere to your novel. Here are ten words and their definitions that you can use to evoke the beauty and ambiance of the night sky:
  1. Aglow
    Definition: Bright and shining.
    Example: "The night sky was aglow with a canopy of glittering stars."
  2. Astral
    Definition: Relating to the stars or space.
    Example: "Ever since she was a little girl, she had been fascinated by the astral phenomena she could spot through her toy telescope."
  3. Celestial
    Definition: From the sky or outside of the Earth.
    Example: "The night sky was lit with a celestial glow, as the moon spread its ghostly light through the thin cloud cover above."
  4. Ethereal
    Definition: Light and delicate, in a way that appears otherworldly.
    Example: "The moon cast an ethereal glow across the sky, making the night seem even more sinister."
  5. Luminous
    Definition: Emitting or reflecting bright light, especially in the darkness.
    Example: "The luminous glow of the moon cut through the darkness, providing a welcome alternative to the pitch-black night."
  6. Serene
    Definition: Peaceful and calm.
    Example: "The serene glow of the moon always made her feel at ease."
  7. Shimmering
    Definition: Reflecting a gentle light that appears to move and shift slightly.
    Example: "In the clear night sky above them, the stars were shimmering like precious jewels."
  8. Silvery
    Definition: Appearing to be silver in color and appearance.
    Example: "She stared at the moon's silvery visage shining in through the window."
  9. Spectral
    Definition: Ghostly, appearing like a spirit.
    Example: "The moon cast its spectral glow across the abandoned graveyard."
  10. Tranquil
    Definition: Calm, quiet, and peaceful.
    Example: "There is nothing more tranquil than lying under the stars on a clear night like this."
These words can help you create a vivid image of the night sky in your readers' minds and set the mood for your outdoor night setting in your novel.