Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
moonset
noun
/ˈmuːnˌsɛt/
Definition
The time at which the moon disappears below the horizon.
Examples
- We waited until moonset to start our hike in the mountains.
- The sky turned dark as the moonset signaled the arrival of night.
- Many photographers chase the perfect shot of a landscape at moonset.
Meaning
Moonset refers to the event when the moon moves below the horizon after being visible in the sky, often marking the end of its visibility for the night.
Synonyms
- lunar descent
- decline of the moon
- moon disappearance
