apparent horizon

noun

Meaning

The visible boundary where the earth or sea appears to meet the sky, which may be obscured by local terrain or weather conditions.

Examples

From the deck of the ship, the apparent horizon was obscured by a thick bank of fog.
Mountain ranges often prevent an observer from seeing the true horizon, leaving only an apparent horizon visible.

Synonyms: horizon, visible horizon, skyline, sensible horizon

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apparent horizon

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈpærənt həˈraɪzən/

Definition

The visible boundary where the earth or sea appears to meet the sky, which may be obscured by local terrain or weather conditions.

Examples

From the deck of the ship, the apparent horizon was obscured by a thick bank of fog.
Mountain ranges often prevent an observer from seeing the true horizon, leaving only an apparent horizon visible.

Synonyms of apparent horizon

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