1
: a device for regulating the intensity of an electric lighting unit
2
: low beam
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This phase is subtle, and the moon may only appear slightly dimmer than usual.
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
On the flip side, dimmer, warmer light toward the end of the day can help prepare our bodies to go to sleep at night.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
Using Mercury as a guide, Dury was able to gauge the relative positions of the other celestial bodies and took photos at multiple exposure levels to capture the light from both the brighter and dimmer planets.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Venus will be shining brightly while Saturn will be slightly dimmer.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
On the flip side, dimmer, warmer light toward the end of the day can help prepare our bodies to go to sleep at night.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
Using Mercury as a guide, Dury was able to gauge the relative positions of the other celestial bodies and took photos at multiple exposure levels to capture the light from both the brighter and dimmer planets.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Venus will be shining brightly while Saturn will be slightly dimmer.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Dimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dimmer. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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