the moon
noun
variants
or the Moon
: the large round object that circles the Earth and that shines at night by reflecting light from the sun
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Other names for the full moon in January include the center moon, since the moon is roughly in the middle of the cold season, as well as the frost exploding moon, the cold moon and the severe moon, according to Farmers’ Almanac.
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Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
This gorgeous composite shot detailing the phases of a partial solar eclipse unfolding above the ancient monument of Stonehenge was captured by award-winning photographer Josh Dury as the moon slid between the sun and Earth on March 29.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Two unique lunar eclipses There will be two lunar eclipses in 2026 - two nights where the moon will slide gracefully into the shadow of the Earth for several hours.
—Dean Regas, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Dec. 2025
Tiger’s win was the first of 15 major titles and sent his marketing profile to the moon.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 30 Dec. 2025
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Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
This gorgeous composite shot detailing the phases of a partial solar eclipse unfolding above the ancient monument of Stonehenge was captured by award-winning photographer Josh Dury as the moon slid between the sun and Earth on March 29.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Two unique lunar eclipses There will be two lunar eclipses in 2026 - two nights where the moon will slide gracefully into the shadow of the Earth for several hours.
—Dean Regas, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Dec. 2025
Tiger’s win was the first of 15 major titles and sent his marketing profile to the moon.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 30 Dec. 2025
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“The moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20moon. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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