earthrise

Meaning

Noun

  • The time of "day" when the Earth begins to rise over the horizon of another planet according to a local observer.
  • The irregular event of the Earth appearing above the horizon of the moon.

Related

Opposite words

  • earthset

Origin

  • earth + rise

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