How to Use moonrise in a Sentence

moonrise

noun
  • On Thursday, the moonrise is at 5:03 p.m. in the Phoenix area.
    Anne Ryman, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2020
  • On Wednesday night, the moonrise is at 6:40 p.m. in the Phoenix area.
    Anne Ryman, azcentral, 5 May 2020
  • On Monday night, the moonrise is 5:31 pm in the Phoenix area.
    Anne Ryman, azcentral, 3 Apr. 2020
  • The best nights to look for a moonrise will be July 4, 5 and 6.
    Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 23 June 2020
  • The best chance to see the most colors is at moonrise and moonset.
    Meg Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 25 June 2018
  • So, ready your telescopes and prepare to stare up at the moonrise in the night sky.
    Emily Newhouse, Allure, 13 June 2022
  • In Phoenix, moonrise is scheduled around 6:07 p.m. in the northeast on Feb. 5.
    Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 5 May 2022
  • The first step to planning a moon photo is to check the schedule of moonrise, moonset, and moon phase.
    Kevin Ambrose, Washington Post, 12 July 2022
  • The best time to see the full moon is when moonrise occurs just before sunset.
    Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 5 May 2022
  • As moonrise is at 7:08 p.m. Wednesday, the dinner hour may be a good time to glance at the frigid, dark skies if too many clouds aren’t in the way.
    Blaine Friedlander, Washington Post, 2 Jan. 2018
  • But here’s your guide to watching a moonrise in super style.
    Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Leaving Beefy last night was tough This moonrise brought us peace.
    Joe Mario Pedersen, orlandosentinel.com, 12 Nov. 2019
  • The moonrise, which occurs as the sun sets, will happen at about 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday.
    Christopher Brito, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2020
  • Check your local sunset and moonrise times here to prepare for the event.
    Melissa Minton, CNT, 5 Oct. 2017
  • Check the the exact times of moonrise and moonset for your location.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2021
  • The Tuesday night moonrise is between 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. local time in the United States.
    Amudalat Ajasa, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Aug. 2023
  • The best time to view a supermoon, or any full moon, is at moonrise or at moonset, when the moon is closest to the horizon.
    Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2023
  • The physics behind the color of a moonrise is explained by a process called Rayleigh scattering.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2021
  • Tomorrow night: Mostly clear skies allow a good view of moonrise in the evening.
    Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2021
  • The single most impactful moment for me was the moonrise.
    James Freeman, WSJ, 13 Oct. 2021
  • Check the exact times of moonrise and moonset for your location.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2022
  • Sunset will be at 8:53 p.m. in Portland, just a little before the moonrise.
    oregonlive, 31 May 2023
  • The precise delay in moonrise depends on the angle of where the ecliptic meets the eastern horizon.
    Rich Talcott, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2014
  • Error 0: The best time to see the supermoon is at moonrise, which occurs during dusk.
    Abigail Rosenthal, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2020
  • There are two specific times to look at the Super Flower Moon to see it at its very best — moonrise and moonset.
    Jamie Carter, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2020
  • In Boston, the moonrise will occur at 6:34 p.m. on Thursday, and city residents will have the chance to see the moon at its peak fullness at that time.
    BostonGlobe.com, 21 Oct. 2021
  • The exact same physics is at play for a a sunrise, a moonrise and a moonset, but what about during a total lunar eclipse?
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 21 May 2021
  • To find out what time the Strawberry Moon will be most visible in your area, search for your city’s moonrise and moonset times.
    Cailey Rizzo, Fox News, 8 June 2017
  • With a southwest-facing view capturing the warmth of the sun during the day and the allure of the moonrise at night, Fazeli Cellars is a harmonious blend of history and contemporary winemaking.
    Branded Content Contributor, Orange County Register, 8 Jan. 2024
  • The website details specific moonrise times for different ZIP codes.
    Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 26 Nov. 2023

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