1
: the rising of the moon above the horizon
2
: the time of the moon's rising
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The bright star Arcturus will be visible almost directly above the lunar disk at moonrise, while Vega shines in the east and the Big Dipper hovers near the zenith, pointing the way to Polaris.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 May 2025
Many shots highlighted the golden hues just after moonrise, when the full moon sheds its usual silver-white tone in favor of a warm yellowish glow.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 May 2025
Clouds obscured the moon’s northernmost moonrise this March, but this fall promises some dramatic evening and nighttime moonrises.
—Kevin Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
The Old Farmer's Almanac details specific moonrise times for ZIP codes across the U.S. Local forecasts also include detailed information on how clear the night sky will be in various locations.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2025
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 May 2025
Many shots highlighted the golden hues just after moonrise, when the full moon sheds its usual silver-white tone in favor of a warm yellowish glow.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 May 2025
Clouds obscured the moon’s northernmost moonrise this March, but this fall promises some dramatic evening and nighttime moonrises.
—Kevin Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
The Old Farmer's Almanac details specific moonrise times for ZIP codes across the U.S. Local forecasts also include detailed information on how clear the night sky will be in various locations.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Moonrise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moonrise. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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