1. the rising of the moon above the horizon
2. the time when the moon rises

Examples

• We watched the moonrise from the beach.
• The moonrise tonight will be at 8:30 PM.
• The full moon’s moonrise created a beautiful reflection on the lake.
• Photographers often capture stunning images during moonrise.
• The moonrise was delayed by the mountains on the eastern horizon.
• She planned the evening hike to coincide with moonrise.