moonset

[ moon-set ]

noun

1. the setting of the moon below the horizon.
2. the time at which the moon disappears below the horizon.

moonset

/ ˈmuːnˌsɛt /

noun

1. the moment when the moon disappears below the horizon

Word History and Origins

Origin of moonset¹

First recorded in 1835–45; moon + (sun)set

Example Sentences

Griffith Observatory has moonset lines on its lower West Terrace, pointing to the exact spots on the horizon where the major lunar standstill will occur.

From Los Angeles Times

The Griffith Observatory has moonset lines set on its lower West Terrace, pointing to the exact spots on the horizon where the major lunar standstill will occur.

From Los Angeles Times

The app also tracks the moon phases and daily timing of moonrise, moonset and galactic center visibility.

From Los Angeles Times

Moon and sun icons on the chart show you sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset times.

From New York Times

Officially, for Washington, moonset is 5:50 a.m., around sunrise.

From Washington Post