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new moon Definition

new moon

noun

  1. the first phase of the moon when it is between the earth and the sun, with its dark side toward the earth: it is followed by the waxing crescent phase
  2. the time of the new moon

new moon Usage Examples

Possessives

week: This week's solar new moon eclipse shows us the month is far from over in a glorious way!

Converse of object

  • discover: The telescope was completed on 28th August 1789 and on that first night, Herschel discovered two new moons of Saturn.
  • see: Fast when you see the new moon and break it when you see it.
  • have: When the moon is aligned between us and the sun we have a new moon - which is not visible.

Adjective modifier

solar: This week's solar new moon eclipse shows us the month is far from over in a glorious way!