moonrise

/ˈmuːnraɪz/

Definitions

1. noun

the time and appearance of the moon rising above the horizon

“The photographer captured the perfect shot of the moonrise over the ocean.”

2. verb

to rise of the moon above the horizon

“The sun will set and the moon will moonrise in the night sky.”

Synonyms

  • dawn
  • sunrise

Antonyms

  • nightfall
  • sunset