New Moon

Pronunciation: /njuː muːn/

Definitions of new moon

noun a phase of the moon when it is completely dark and not visible from Earth

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a new moon in the sky last night.

A2 The new moon is the phase when the moon is not visible in the sky.

B1 Many cultures believe that the new moon represents new beginnings.

B2 The new moon phase occurs approximately every 29.5 days.

C1 Astrologers often suggest setting intentions during the new moon for manifestation.

C2 The new moon symbolizes a time for introspection and setting goals for the future.

Examples of new moon in a Sentence

formal The new moon is the phase when the moon is not visible from Earth.

informal Let's go stargazing during the new moon, when the sky is darkest.

slang I feel like the new moon is a fresh start, like a blank canvas.

figurative The new moon symbolizes new beginnings and opportunities in life.

Grammatical Forms of new moon

• past tense: new mooned
• plural: new moons
• comparative: newer moon
• superlative: newest moon
• present tense: new moon
• future tense: will new moon
• perfect tense: have new mooned
• continuous tense: is new mooning
• singular: new moon
• positive degree: new moon
• infinitive: to new moon
• gerund: new mooning
• participle: new mooned

Origin and Evolution of new moon

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The term 'new moon' originated from the Middle English word 'newe mone' which was derived from the Old English word 'niwe mōna'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the first visible crescent of the moon after conjunction with the sun, the term 'new moon' has evolved to commonly denote the phase when the moon is not visible from Earth due to its alignment with the sun.