apparent horizon

/əˌpɛrənt həˌraɪzən/
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Other forms: apparent horizons

Definitions of apparent horizon
  1. noun
    the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
    synonyms: horizon, sensible horizon, skyline, visible horizon
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    type of:
    line
    a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent
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