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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Fortunately, a magical new moon in your name arrives on June 25, offering you an invitation for a brand-new beginning in love.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 June 2025
The next new moon is Tuesday, May 26 (the day after Memorial Day), according to the website TimeAndDate.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Where the May new moon could cause trouble The negative effects of this new moon are that so much is happening in the mind.
—Danijela Pilic, Glamour, 27 May 2025
Only published last week, the image is the first one ever of a new moon aside from during a total solar eclipse.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 June 2025
The next new moon is Tuesday, May 26 (the day after Memorial Day), according to the website TimeAndDate.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Where the May new moon could cause trouble The negative effects of this new moon are that so much is happening in the mind.
—Danijela Pilic, Glamour, 27 May 2025
Only published last week, the image is the first one ever of a new moon aside from during a total solar eclipse.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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“New moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/new%20moon. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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