earthset

/ˈɜrθˌsɛt/
noun
  1. The event of the Earth disappearing below the horizon of the Moon or another celestial body, as seen from space or from that body's surface.
    • An earthset looks like a slow, colorful sunset but with continents instead of clouds.
    • From the space station, the crew observed a stunning earthset over the lunar horizon.
    • The astronauts described the earthset as a peaceful and humbling sight.
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