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Moonrise and moonset are caused by the rotation of the Earth, same as sunrise and sunset. As the Earth rotates, the sides of the Earth facing the moon changes, making the moon appear to rise up and then sink below the horizon.

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What is the moon rise and set times for zip code 06111?

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Does the moon appear at the same time every night?

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What time will the moon rise today and set in blore?

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