moonrise

American  

[moon-rahyz] / ˈmunˌraɪz /

noun

1. the rising of the moon above the horizon.

2. the time at which the moon rises above the horizon.

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moonrise British  

/ ˈmuːnˌraɪz /

noun

1. the moment when the moon appears above the horizon

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Etymology

Origin of moonrise

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

Example Sentences

Catching a glimpse of the Cold Moon is best done at moonrise on Thursday, around 4:20 p.m. in Southern California, when the moon illusion means that our satellite appears larger as it rises above the horizon.

From Los Angeles Times

Its most popular event — a full moon hike capped with yoga, a sound bath and stargazing — happens every month, timed to the moonrise, and often it draws dozens of newcomers.

From Los Angeles Times

A few days after the next full moon on November 5, the Taurids should again be visible in the evening sky before moonrise.

From Science Daily

The moonrise turning Didi and Gogo into black, ghostly silhouettes is one such touch.

From The Wall Street Journal

The eclipse reaches its maximum at around 19:11 BST, about 20 minutes before moonrise in the UK, giving us time - weather permitting - to see it in at least some of its scarlet glory before it gradually moves out of Earth's shadow.

From BBC