dark of the moon

noun

1. the period during which the moon is not visible.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dark of the moon¹

First recorded in 1645–55

Example Sentences

Since 2011’s “Transformers: Dark of the Moon,” international ticket sales have accounted for at least 70% of the global box office total.

From Seattle Times

Two of the seven movies, “Dark of the Moon” and “Age of Extinction,” from 2014, made over $1 billion each.

From Seattle Times

The film is on track to become one of the biggest openings ever for a July Fourth holiday weekend, a record previously held by “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” which made $115.9 million in its first four days in 2011.

From Washington Times

The film is on track to become biggest opening ever for a July Fourth holiday weekend, a record previously held by “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” which made $115.9 million in its first four days in 2011.

From Seattle Times

Paramount's "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" currently stands as the highest grossing earner for an Independence Day four-day frame -- the 2011 blockbuster grossed $115.9 million over the period.

From Reuters