lunation
noun
lu·na·tion
lü-ˈnā-shən 
: the period of time averaging 29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes, and 2.8 seconds elapsing between two successive new moons
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This lunation will shine a light on your expansive ninth house of self-discovery, higher education and long-distance connections.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Lucky Jupiter retrograde in Gemini adds positivity to the overall vibe of the lunation.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 27 Jan. 2025
The moon will occult Mars on Jan. 13, a rare extraterrestrial event that coincides with the first full lunation of the year.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
This lunation may inspire a breakthrough in your creative or romantic life.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Lucky Jupiter retrograde in Gemini adds positivity to the overall vibe of the lunation.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 27 Jan. 2025
The moon will occult Mars on Jan. 13, a rare extraterrestrial event that coincides with the first full lunation of the year.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
This lunation may inspire a breakthrough in your creative or romantic life.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Lunation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lunation. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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