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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It was later recycled by Obama, who in 2010 directed NASA to pursue the SLS as a new moon-capable rocket, including the use of engines and solid rocket boosters used from the Space Shuttle Program.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Aiding in the attempt will be the coinciding new moon, which eliminates any interference from moonlight.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
February’s new moon coincides with the Lunar New Year — and an annular solar eclipse.
—Nathaniel Levine, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
Simultaneously, a new moon signifies the beginning of things.
—Glorious Hoshiko, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2026
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Aiding in the attempt will be the coinciding new moon, which eliminates any interference from moonlight.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
February’s new moon coincides with the Lunar New Year — and an annular solar eclipse.
—Nathaniel Levine, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
Simultaneously, a new moon signifies the beginning of things.
—Glorious Hoshiko, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2026
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“New moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/new%20moon. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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