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- DictionaryNew moon/ˈno͞o ˈmo͞on/
noun
- 1. the phase of the moon when it is in conjunction with the sun and invisible from earth, or shortly thereafter when it appears as a slender crescent: "owls hooted and the new moon rose"
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New moon. A simulated image of the traditionally defined new Moon: the earliest visible waxing crescent (lower right), which signals the start of a new month in many lunar and lunisolar calendars. [1] At new moon, mostly earthlight illuminates the near side of the Moon. [a]
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Aug 4, 2024 · The meaning of NEW MOON is 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.
Jul 25, 2024 · What Is a New Moon? A new Moon is essentially the opposite of a full Moon. During a full Moon, we see the side of the Moon that is illuminated by the Sun, giving the Moon its bright, glowing appearance. During a new Moon, however, we see the side of the Moon that is not being illuminated by the Sun, which makes the Moon blend in with the night sky.
Jan 2, 2023 · A new moon is when the moon is between the Earth and the sun, making it invisible. Learn how to spot a new moon, why there's no eclipse every new moon, and how to distinguish it from a young moon.
The New Moon is the first primary Moon phase. The next three are the First Quarter Moon (Half Moon), the Full Moon, and the Third Quarter Moon (Half Moon). In addition, there are four intermediate Moon phases; the Waxing Crescent Moon, the Waxing Gibbous Moon, the Waning Gibbous Moon, and the Waning Crescent Moon.
Aug 21, 2024 · The Moon’s phases are the different shapes of the Moon that we see at different times of the month. A new moon is when we cannot see the Moon at all, because the side facing Earth is dark.