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
In California, most of the focus is on king tides associated with new moons during the winter because of the risk of coastal flooding.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2024
The next black moon will occur in 2024, when there will be two new moons in the month of November, according to Time and Date.
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
