new moon
noun
1
: the moon's phase when it is in conjunction with the sun so that its dark side is toward the earth
also
: the thin crescent moon seen shortly after sunset for a few days after the actual occurrence of the new moon phase
2
: the beginning of each Jewish month marked by a special liturgy
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Fortunately, a new moon will rise on April 27; therefore, resulting in dark skies and increasing the chance of visibility.
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
At the end of the month, when a new moon is spotted, Muslims celebrate with Eid al-Fitr.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Even better, a new moon will coincide with this year’s peak on the evening of Oct. 21, leading to exceptionally dark viewing conditions.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
During a partial solar eclipse, a new moon appears to move across part of the sun, blocking it from view.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
At the end of the month, when a new moon is spotted, Muslims celebrate with Eid al-Fitr.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Even better, a new moon will coincide with this year’s peak on the evening of Oct. 21, leading to exceptionally dark viewing conditions.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
During a partial solar eclipse, a new moon appears to move across part of the sun, blocking it from view.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for new moon
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“New moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/new%20moon. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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