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horizon-the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet. apparent horizon, sensible horizon, visible horizon, skyline. linear perspective, perspective-the appearance of things relative to one another as determined by their distance from the viewer.
(For specific rise, set, and twilight computations, see Complete Sun and Moon Data for One Day or One Year's table of Sunrise/Sunset, Moonrise/Moonset, or Twilight Times in Data Services.) Horizon: Wherever one is located on or near the Earth's surface, the Earth is perceived as essentially flat and, therefore, as a plane.