the moon
noun
variants
or the Moon
: the large round object that circles the Earth and that shines at night by reflecting light from the sun
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What the Year of the Dragon Means for You, According to Your Chinese Zodiac Sign
In comparison to Western astrology's emphasis on the sun, Vedic astrology prioritizes the moon.
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Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum and Woody Harrelson play characters caught up in shooting a fake production of the moon landing — just in case.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
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Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum and Woody Harrelson play characters caught up in shooting a fake production of the moon landing — just in case.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
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“The moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20moon. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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