Definition

The view of the Earth appearing to rise above the horizon, as seen from the Moon.

Example

The astronauts captured a stunning photograph of the earthrise during their mission.

Conversation

Did you see that photo of the earthrise from the moon?

Yeah, it's incredible how beautiful our planet looks from up there.

I can't believe how small it seems compared to space.

It really puts things into perspective, doesn't it?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Earthrise is formed from "earth" (from Old English "eorþe", meaning the ground or soil) and "rise" (from Old English "rīsan", meaning to ascend or get up). The word "earthrise" describes the phenomenon of the Earth appearing to rise above the horizon, particularly as seen from the Moon.

Memory Tip

Imagine the Earth 'ascending' ('rise') above the surface of the Moon — that's what 'earthrise' captures.

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