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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Two new moons occur in one month, the second being a monthly black moon.
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James Powel, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
When there are no new moons in February, January and March each have two new moons, the second of each being a black moon.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 20 Aug. 2025
With four new moons squeezed into the season, the Aug. 23 new moon becomes the Black Moon.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The third new moon in a season of four is called a seasonal black moon by astronomers.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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James Powel, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
When there are no new moons in February, January and March each have two new moons, the second of each being a black moon.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 20 Aug. 2025
With four new moons squeezed into the season, the Aug. 23 new moon becomes the Black Moon.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The third new moon in a season of four is called a seasonal black moon by astronomers.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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“New moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/new%20moon. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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