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New moon
01
the moon when only a small portion of its bright side is visible from the earth
02
the period when the moon has a curved shape and only a small part of its bright side is visible from the earth
Example
Skywatchers eagerly awaited the appearance of the new moon.
The planting of crops traditionally occurs during the new moon phase for optimal growth.
Astronomers study the alignment of celestial bodies during a new moon to observe faint stars and galaxies.
Many religious observances were tied to the appearance of the new moon.
During a new moon, the sky appears darker because the moon is not visible from Earth.
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