earthset

English

Etymology

earth +‎ set

Noun

earthset

  1. The event of the Earth setting under the horizon of another planet, typically the Moon (typically due to the observer being in motion over the surface of the Moon: see usage notes at earthrise).
    Antonym: earthrise
    • For quotations using this term, see Citations:earthset.
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