new moon
noun
1
: the moon's phase when it is in conjunction with the sun so that its dark side is toward the earth
also
: the thin crescent moon seen shortly after sunset for a few days after the actual occurrence of the new moon phase
2
: the beginning of each Jewish month marked by a special liturgy
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Schedule your Milky Way pursuits for around five nights before and after a new moon to avoid lunar light.
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Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 3 July 2025
The Milky Way appears as a faint band of light across the sky and is best viewed during a new moon.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
There will also be a new moon in your fiery territory on July 24, invigorating you with a surge of energy and enthusiasm, perfect for launching a personal project and setting intentions for the future.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 July 2025
When Leo Season hits on July 22nd and the Leo new moon follows on the 24th, your attention turns to home and your emotional foundation.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 June 2025
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Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 3 July 2025
The Milky Way appears as a faint band of light across the sky and is best viewed during a new moon.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
There will also be a new moon in your fiery territory on July 24, invigorating you with a surge of energy and enthusiasm, perfect for launching a personal project and setting intentions for the future.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 July 2025
When Leo Season hits on July 22nd and the Leo new moon follows on the 24th, your attention turns to home and your emotional foundation.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 June 2025
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“New moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/new%20moon. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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