moonlit evening

Night under glow

A moonlit evening is a night when the moon is bright enough to illuminate the landscape.

The phrase evokes romance, mystery, or quiet beauty: We took a walk on that moonlit evening.

It appears frequently in poetry, fiction, and nostalgic descriptions of outdoor scenes.

Related

night · midnight blue · glow · soft glow · silver · shadows · romantic · serene · luminous · nocturnal · stroll · lantern · silhouette · dreamy · hushed · crickets · fireflies · summer night

Opposites
illumination/visibility

moonlit eveningmoonless night

Night lacking lunar presence

dark night · blackout · stormy night

time of day

moonlit eveninghigh noon

Solar zenith, or confrontation

dawn · broad daylight · midday · daylight hours · morning sunshine

romantic/aesthetic atmosphere

moonlit eveningstormy night

Weather-battered nighttime hours

Family

moon, evening, moons, moonlight, moonshine, moony, moonless, moonlit, lighted

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G