new moon

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With the event coinciding with a new moon for the first time since 2018, you just need to find a dark spot away from city lights and enjoy the display.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The peak coincides with the new moon so viewing conditions will be ideal with no moonlight pollution.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

To find out, the group systematically observed the worms' daily activities when there was a new moon.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2024

It is over when a crescent moon appears after the second new moon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2024

It was pale and pink, sharp as a new moon sliver.

From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate