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What (who) is moonset - definition
Moonset
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·noun The descent of the moon below the horizon; also, the time when the moon sets.
moonset
¦ noun the setting or time of setting of the moon below the horizon.
Moonrise and moonset
Moonrise and moonset are times when the upper limb of the Moon appears above the horizon and disappears below it, respectively. The exact times depend on the lunar phase and declination, as well as the observer's location.
Examples of use of moonset
1. Residents of East Asia saw the eclipse cut short by moonset, while those in the eastern parts of North and South America saw a moon already partially or totally eclipsed by the time it rose in the evening.
2. Residents of east Asia saw the eclipse cut short by moonset, while those in the eastern parts of North and South America had the moon already partially or totally eclipsed by the time it rose over the horizon in the evening.