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moon·set

(mo͞on′sĕt′)

The event or time of the disappearance of the moon's upper circumferential edge as it sets below the horizon.

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moonset

(ˈmuːnˌsɛt)

(Astronomy) the moment when the moon disappears below the horizon

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moon•set

(ˈmunˌsɛt)

n.

1. the setting of the moon below the horizon.

2. the time at which this happens.

[1835–45; moon + (sun) set]

Translations

maansondergang

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