lunation

noun

lu·na·tion lü-ˈnā-shən

: the period of time averaging 29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes, and 2.8 seconds elapsing between two successive new moons

Examples of lunation in a Sentence

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The beginning of a brand-new lunar cycle, this lunation is ideal for setting powerful intentions around your public persona and long-term goals. —

Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 The intense aspects surrounding the lunation 'can lead to rash decision-making, fiery confrontations and a desire to act without fully thinking things through' Comments Prepare for one of the most potent and tumultuous lunations of the year. —

Valerie Mesa, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024 This lunation is your cosmic permission slip to let loose and have fun! —

Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024 The upcoming lunation on 2nd October is an annular solar eclipse because the moon doesn’t cover the edges of the sun, and light can be seen along its edges. —

Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lunation

Word History

Etymology

Middle English lunacioun, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French lunaison, lunaciun, borrowed from Medieval Latin lūnātiōn-, lūnātiō, from Latin lūna "moon" + -ātiōn-, -ātiō -ation — more at lunar

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of lunation was in the 14th century

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