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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Its tight orbit around the sun ensures that Venus never strays far from the horizon, at least in comparison to Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, whose distant orbits allow them to be seen throughout the night when conditions allow.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 31 May 2025
On a cloudless evening, Earth’s atmospheric sunlight distortion is most pronounced when the sun is just about at or slightly below the horizon.
—Madison Dapcevich, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2025
Cristobal Palma/Airbnb Both cabins are also outfitted with indoor fireplaces, perfect for a cozy evening or watching the sun set on the horizon.
—Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2025
In the Northern Hemisphere, the Big Dipper is visible above the horizon continuously.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 25 May 2025
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 31 May 2025
On a cloudless evening, Earth’s atmospheric sunlight distortion is most pronounced when the sun is just about at or slightly below the horizon.
—Madison Dapcevich, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2025
Cristobal Palma/Airbnb Both cabins are also outfitted with indoor fireplaces, perfect for a cozy evening or watching the sun set on the horizon.
—Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2025
In the Northern Hemisphere, the Big Dipper is visible above the horizon continuously.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 25 May 2025
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“The horizon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20horizon. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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