moonrise

noun

moon·​rise ˈmün-ˌrīz 

1

: the rising of the moon above the horizon

2

: the time of the moon's rising

Examples of moonrise in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At temperate northern latitudes, consecutive moonrises around Harvest Moon can therefore be separated by much less than the usual 50 minutes, and at some northern locations by only a few minutes. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Saturn will appear as a bright light near the Moon, sitting below and to the left of it shortly after moonrise; look toward the west just after sunset to spot Venus too. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 24 Sep. 2026

For the best viewing experience, check the local moonrise time for your city and head outside shortly beforehand. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026

The experience also includes moonrise photography, Champagne sail, nightly beach dining and daily spa rituals, all in a private setting. — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 9 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for moonrise

• advise
• applies
• apprise
• arise
• assize
• baptize
• belies
• bitwise
• capsize
• chastise
• chordwise
• clockwise