moonrise

[ moon-rahyz ]

noun

1. the rising of the moon above the horizon.
2. the time at which the moon rises above the horizon.

moonrise

/ ˈmuːnˌraɪz /

noun

1. the moment when the moon appears above the horizon

Word History and Origins

Origin of moonrise¹

First recorded in 1720–30; moon + (sun)rise

Example Sentences

If you’re looking to get a glimpse of the full Buck Moon this weekend, be sure to check for your local moonrise and moonset times to ensure the best views.

From Popular-Science

On Moonrise Kingdom, you were promoted to production designer.

From The Daily Beast

His father escaped, but apparently one of the Moonrise Kingdom parents had not fared so well.

From The Daily Beast

Desplat's strategy for Moonrise Kingdom was similarly bespoke.

From The Daily Beast

It was a very hot year, Moonrise Kingdom got robbed, 1776 will commence again if—what??

From The Daily Beast

In any case, Moonrise Kingdom has already provided ample ammunition for both the pro-Anderson and anti-Anderson camps.

From The Daily Beast

"It'll be a couple of hours to moonrise after dark," Conal said restively, glancing at the waning sky.

From Project Gutenberg

It was late, for Kane had slept the early part of the night, waiting for moonrise before starting on his expedition.

From Project Gutenberg

Sunset, moonrise, flood-tide, and twilight together weaving the spell of the night over the wide waking marsh.

From Project Gutenberg

The wild animals would await moonrise to begin their hunting; what Dane expected would happen before then.

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They had a front and a back room, so that the beauties of the dawn and the noontide—of sunset and moonrise—were all theirs.

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