the horizon
noun
: the line where the earth or sea seems to meet the sky
The sun rose slowly over/above the eastern horizon.
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In late February, Mercury will appear directly above the horizon, shining brightly as dusk falls.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
The moon will peak above the horizon around sunset, and reach its highest point in the sky around midnight.
—Simmone Shah, TIME, 11 Feb. 2025
There’s a lot going on and plenty to explore, but when the official countdown to sunset begins, everyone’s attention turns to the horizon and a sort of hush falls over the crowd.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
Despite these efforts, a resolution has yet to be reached, leaving the possibility of a strike looming over the horizon.
—Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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Ashley Strickland, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
The moon will peak above the horizon around sunset, and reach its highest point in the sky around midnight.
—Simmone Shah, TIME, 11 Feb. 2025
There’s a lot going on and plenty to explore, but when the official countdown to sunset begins, everyone’s attention turns to the horizon and a sort of hush falls over the crowd.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
Despite these efforts, a resolution has yet to be reached, leaving the possibility of a strike looming over the horizon.
—Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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“The horizon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20horizon. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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