moonless

adjective

moon·​less ˈmün-ləs 

: lacking the light of the moon

Examples of moonless in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Just hours after the eclipse ends, the annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak beneath almost perfectly moonless skies. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Then, just hours later, the Perseid meteor shower will peak beneath perfectly moonless skies. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 17 July 2026

On a moonless night, that Alpha team crept silently from the statue’s belly and wrenched open the gates of Troy, decisively ending the war in their favor. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026

This will result in moonless nights on either side of May 16, ideal for everything from backyard binocular sessions to a full-on dark sky getaway. — Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1506, in the meaning defined above