Half-moon
01
halvmåne, månskära
the moon when only half of its bright surface can be seen from the earth
Exempel
During the evening sky, a captivating half-moon hung just above the horizon.
Under kvällshimlen hängde en fascinerande halvmåne precis ovanför horisonten.
Astronomers pointed their telescopes at the half-moon to study its cratered surface.
Astronomer riktade sina teleskop mot halvmånen för att studera dess kraterslagna yta.
02
halvmåne, månskära
the time when only half of the moon's lit side is seen from the earth
Exempel
Beachgoers enjoyed moonlit walks on the sand during the half-moon.
Badgäster njöt av månbelysta promenader på sanden under halvmånen.
Folklore stories often connected mysterious happenings to the time of the half-moon.
Folkloresagor kopplade ofta mystiska händelser till tiden för halvmånen.
03
the crescent-shaped pale area at the base of a human fingernail, also called the lunula
Exempel
The doctor examined the patient 's half-moons for signs of health issues.
Nail polish covered the half-moon completely.
