How to Use new moon in a Sentence

new moon

noun

• There was a new moon that evening, making the already-gloomy stretch of road even darker.
  — Outside Online, 19 Apr. 2018
• Grunion leave the water at night to spawn for four consecutive nights, starting on the nights of the full and new moons.
  — Ernie Cowan Outdoors, sandiegouniontribune.com, 28 Apr. 2018
• This means that most of the time, a new moon is either above or below the sun, and a full moon is above or below the Earth's shadow.
  — Jamie Carter, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
• Each eclipse season always graces us two lunations: a new moon for opening chapters and a full moon for closing chapters.
  — Katie Robinson, StyleCaster, 13 Sep. 2024
• On Sunday, finally, Mercury stations direct, and there’s a new moon in Aries.
  — Claire Comstock-Gay, The Cut, 9 Apr. 2018
• Today’s Cancer new moon supports your ambitious nature.
  — USA TODAY, 5 July 2024
• Those whose moon signs are the same as their sun signs were born under a new moon and are often committed to making their mark on the world (after all, the sky's completely dark during this lunation).
  — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, 23 Apr. 2018
• According to O’Connor, this new moon occurs near several important lunar nodes.
  — Meg Walters, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2024
• Tide levels were elevated anyway because of the astronomical effect of the new moon, Eberwine said.
  — Anthony R. Wood, Philly.com, 16 May 2018
• Also on May 15, a new moon in Taurus links up with Uranus, signaling the beginning of a new and exciting chapter.
  — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, 26 Apr. 2018
• That’s not all: Hubble has made some pretty astounding discoveries, from ascertaining the age of the universe to finding new moons for Pluto.
  — Michael Hardy, WIRED, 21 Apr. 2018
• The first new moon of the month is known as the Blue Moon.
  — Leada Gore | [e-mail], al, 31 July 2019
• The tides were stronger than usual as a result of the new moon.
  — NBC News, 7 Nov. 2021
• Thursday morning, June 10, marks the new moon, which will eclipse the sun in the U.S.
  — Sophie Lewis, CBS News, 8 June 2021
• The new moon in Gemini approaches this Wednesday, giving us an opportunity to end one cycle and begin another.
  — refinery29.com, 10 June 2018
• April 1 starts the month off with a bang, when the new moon in Aries lends a fresh start to our spring vibe.
  — Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 3 Apr. 2022
• This whole thing is like a lunar eclipse on a new moon.
  — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2021
• The first day occurs with the sighting of the new moon and the last when the moon has reached its full cycle.
  — Anissa Helou, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2021
• Instead of two full moons in a month, a black moon refers to two new moons in a month.
  — Patrick May, The Mercury News, 2 July 2019
• Nights around the new moon are better than bright full-moon nights.
  — Stephanie Vermillion, National Geographic, 4 Aug. 2020
• Thus, the key to determining the first day of each month was the sighting of the new moon.
  — Dwight Adams, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2020
• This new moon won’t be all deep thoughts and feelings, though.
  — Korin Miller, Women's Health, 14 Aug. 2023
• There has been death, trips back to space, and even the discovery of a new moon to call home.
  — Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2019
• Tune into the Taurus new moon on the 8th which is prime time to get in touch with what needs to change.
  — Debbie Frank, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
• The sun meets the moon for a new moon in Gemini on Monday, June 3.
  — Randon Rosenbohm, Allure, 29 May 2019
• The moon goes through phases, starting with a new moon, which is dark.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 31 July 2019
• The Virgo new moon will bring all of the vibes to the forefront of our consciousness and that is a lot.
  — Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 30 Aug. 2024
• During the October new moon (Oct. 6) and full moon (Oct. 20), the moon is closest to the earth.
  — Chris Perkins, sun-sentinel.com, 1 Oct. 2021
• Balance and commitment take center stage as the month opens with a new moon solar eclipse, offering a fresh start in relationships.
  — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
• For outdoor enthusiasts who aren’t able to join for the annual event, the center also hosts a monthly night sky program, on the Saturday closest to a new moon.
  — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2024

Last Updated: 3 Nov 2024