moonrise

noun

moon·​rise ˈmün-ˌrīz How to pronounce moonrise (audio)
1
: the rising of the moon above the horizon
2
: the time of the moon's rising

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Many shots highlighted the golden hues just after moonrise, when the full moon sheds its usual silver-white tone in favor of a warm yellowish glow. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 May 2025 Clouds obscured the moon’s northernmost moonrise this March, but this fall promises some dramatic evening and nighttime moonrises. Kevin Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025 The Old Farmer's Almanac details specific moonrise times for ZIP codes across the U.S. Local forecasts also include detailed information on how clear the night sky will be in various locations. Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2025 Los Angeles: sunset at 6:59 p.m. PDT; moonrise at 7:41 p.m. PDT. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for moonrise

Word History

First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of moonrise was in 1728

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“Moonrise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moonrise. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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