Moonrise

Pronunciation: /ˈmunˈɹaɪz/

Moonrise (noun)

  1. The time when the Moon first becomes visible above the horizon in the evening or night.
  2. The moment when the Moon’s upper edge reaches the horizon, used in sky and time calculations.

Examples

  • The moonrise looks bright after sunset.
  • I watch the moonrise from the balcony.