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New moon
01
the moon when only a small portion of its bright side is visible from the earth
Examples
Skywatchers eagerly awaited the appearance of the new moon.
02
the period when the moon has a curved shape and only a small part of its bright side is visible from the earth
Examples
Families planned a night of watching the stars during the new moon, enjoying the dark sky with a subtle crescent moon.
