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Definition of moonset

moonset

/ˈmuːn.sɛt/
moon · set
Plural:moonsets
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• noun

1

The descent of the moon below the horizon, or the specific time at which this occurs.

Example

"The astronomers waited until after moonset so the dark sky would allow a clearer view of the faint nebula."

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• Nearby Words

moonrock
moonroof
moonscape
moonset
moonshine
moonshiner
moonshining

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English as a compound of 'moon' and 'set', modeled directly after 'sunset'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Moonset. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/moonset
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