new moon
noun
1
: 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
2
: the beginning of each Jewish month marked by a special liturgy
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Supermoon refers to a full or a new moon rising near or while the moon reaches perigee, its closest distance to Earth in its orbit around the planet, according to NASA.
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Kelly Tyko, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
Like a regular new moon, a solar eclipse presents opportunities for fresh starts, potential, and new beginnings.
—Katie Robinson, StyleCaster, 13 Sep. 2024
Always coinciding with a new moon, the five-day-long festival brings together prayers, food, and fireworks, often taking days to weeks to prepare for.
—Prinita Thevarajah, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
Use this new moon as an opportunity to connect to and understand your boo.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Kelly Tyko, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
Like a regular new moon, a solar eclipse presents opportunities for fresh starts, potential, and new beginnings.
—Katie Robinson, StyleCaster, 13 Sep. 2024
Always coinciding with a new moon, the five-day-long festival brings together prayers, food, and fireworks, often taking days to weeks to prepare for.
—Prinita Thevarajah, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
Use this new moon as an opportunity to connect to and understand your boo.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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“New moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/new%20moon. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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