Definition

The time when the moon goes down and disappears below the horizon.

Example

We watched the beautiful moonset from the beach.

Conversation

Did you see the moonset last night?

I missed it! What time did it happen?

It was around 7 PM; the sky looked beautiful.

I wish I had caught it; I love watching the moon go down.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Moonset → It is formed from "moon" (from Old English *mōna*, meaning the natural satellite of Earth) and "set" (from Old English *settan*, meaning to place or put down). The word "moonset" refers to the time when the moon descends below the horizon or is placed down in the sky.

Memory Tip

Think of the moon being 'put down' or 'setting' below the horizon, which is what moonset means.

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