earthrise

English

noun
Definitions
  • The time of "day" when the Earth begins to rise over the horizon of another planet according to a local observer.
  • The irregular event of the Earth appearing above the horizon of the moon.

Etymology

Compound from English earth + English rise.

Origin

English

rise

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