new moon

Example Sentences

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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

The flat earth has a new moon for the next six weeks.

From Salon

Mother Nature put on a particularly spectacular show last year when the peak of the Perseids meteor shower fell on a Saturday with a new moon.

From Los Angeles Times