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

For the best viewing plan, use an app such as Stellarium or Sky Safari 7 Pro to find your local moonrise time. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 July 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

Check the moonrise time for your exact location on Saturday, May 3. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 May 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