new moon

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The first day of the Chinese New Year falls on the new moon which appears between 21 January and 20 February every year.

From BBC

On the fourth night, it was Rosh Chodesh, a new moon, when the night sky is at its darkest, lit by naught but the light of stars.

From Literature

This is thanks to the new moon, which cuts down on natural light — though unfortunately not L.A.’s widespread light pollution.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

Millions of people across Asia and the world are welcoming the Lunar New Year which coincides with the first new moon of the lunar calendar.

From BBC