new moon
noun
the moon either when in conjunction with the sun or soon after, being either invisible or visible only as a slender crescent.
new moons
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pluralof new moon.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In 1989, the Voyager 2 mission discovered six new moons orbiting Neptune, including five tiny ones that orbit just outside the planet's main rings.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
Scientists recently noticed three new moons lingering around Uranus and Neptune, which are the most distant planets in our solar system.
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2024
During full or new moons, Earth, the moon and the sun are nearly lined up, pulling together to make the oceans bulge slightly more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2024
There are four new moons this spring: March 21, April 19, May 19 and June 17.
From Seattle Times ● May 17, 2023
“They gather on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and during full moons and new moons, and also for the season premiere and finale of Game of Thrones.”
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
