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View synonyms for new moon
new moon
noun
- the moon either when in conjunction with the sun or soon after, being either invisible or visible only as a slender crescent.
- the phase of the moon at this time.
new moon
noun
- the moon when it appears as a narrow waxing crescent
- the time at which this occurs
- astronomy one of the four principal phases of the moon, occurring when it lies between the earth and the sun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of new moon1
before 1000; Middle English; Old English
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Example Sentences
The flat earth has a new moon for the next six weeks.
From Salon
Mother Nature put on a particularly spectacular show last year when the peak of the Perseids meteor shower fell on a Saturday with a new moon.
From Los Angeles Times
To find out, the group systematically observed the worms' daily activities when there was a new moon.
From Science Daily
Ramadan lasts one lunar cycle, measured from new moon to new moon.
From Los Angeles Times
Eid is traditionally celebrated the day after a new moon is seen, either with the naked eye or a telescope.
From New York Times
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