new moon
noun
the moon either when in conjunction with the sun or soon after, being either invisible or visible only as a slender crescent.
the phase of the moon at this time.
Origin of new moon
before 1000; Middle English; Old English
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British Dictionary definitions for new moon
new moon
noun
the moon when it appears as a narrow waxing crescent
the time at which this occurs
astronomy
one of the four principal phases of the moon, occurring when it lies between the earth and the sun
Scientific definitions for new moon
new moon
[ nōō ]
The phase of the Moon that occurs when it passes between Earth and the Sun, making it either invisible or visible only as a thin crescent at sunset. See more at moon. Compare full moon.