1
: the rising of the moon above the horizon
2
: the time of the moon's rising
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Tricky viewing in Europe From much of Europe, the total lunar eclipse will already be underway at moonrise.
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Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The Old Farmer's Almanac also has a moonrise and moonset calculator, which lets users search by state, city or ZIP code.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Check the time of moonrise and be in position 10 minutes beforehand, choosing an east-facing location with an unobstructed view (rooftops and beaches are good locations).
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Find specific times of moonrises and moonsets in your zip code on the Old Farmers' Almanac website.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 9 July 2025
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Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The Old Farmer's Almanac also has a moonrise and moonset calculator, which lets users search by state, city or ZIP code.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Check the time of moonrise and be in position 10 minutes beforehand, choosing an east-facing location with an unobstructed view (rooftops and beaches are good locations).
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Find specific times of moonrises and moonsets in your zip code on the Old Farmers' Almanac website.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 9 July 2025
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“Moonrise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moonrise. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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