new moon

noun

Definition of new moon

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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On Wednesday, November 7, the new moon in Scorpio inspires you to ruminate on this concept. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "What November's Capricorn Horoscope Means for You," 28 Oct. 2018 The new moon is perfectly partnered with another huge celestial shift: On Thursday, November 8, Jupiter changes signs. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "What November's Taurus Horoscope Means for You," 28 Oct. 2018 The stellar show is falling during a new moon, meaning the sky is darker and the meteors will be more easily visible. — Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, "How To See The First Meteor Shower Of 2019," 2 Jan. 2019 This weekend will also see a new moon, so the skies will be extra dark to spot the streaks of light across the sky. — Brian Resnick, Vox, "The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here’s how to catch the spectacular show.," 8 Aug. 2018 Astronomers searching for a planet beyond Pluto discovered instead a dozen new moons orbiting Jupiter. — Robert Lee Hotz, WSJ, "The Hunt for ‘Planet Nine’ Unearths 12 New Moons Around Jupiter," 17 July 2018 June brings sweet romance as Mars joins up with a new moon to sweep you off your feet and September will bring deeper commitment. — Rebecca Gordon, Harper's BAZAAR, "Your Horoscope For the Year Ahead," 29 Dec. 2016 There’s no nocturnal illumination during the new moon phase — the sky is completely dark — so this is an excellent time to direct your gaze inward. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "What September's Taurus Horoscope Means for You," 30 Aug. 2018 That said, your reasons for missing the new moon might deserve a closer look. — refinery29.com, "What It Means If Your New Moon Is Decidedly Not Chill," 12 July 2018

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