Celestial Terminology

noun a state or quality of being dark

adjective relating to the absence of light

• The darkness of the night enveloped the city, obscuring everything in its path.
• I don't like walking in darkness, it creeps me out.
• She's afraid of the dark, always needs a night light.
• In the darkness of his mind, he found solace in solitude.

noun a vast expanse that begins where the earth's atmosphere ends

adjective relating to or existing in the outer regions of the atmosphere or beyond

• Scientists study the vast expanse of outer space to better understand the universe.
• Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel through outer space?
• Outer space is like the ultimate road trip destination, dude.
• Her mind often drifts off into outer space during boring meetings.