new moon meaning and definition

NEW MOON noun

Definition of new moon (noun)

1. The phase of the moon when it's not visible from Earth, or it appears as a very thin crescent, because the side that's lit by the sun is facing away.
   • "We couldn't see the moon that night; it was a new moon."
   • "During a new moon, the stars seem brighter because the sky is darker."
   • "They planned their stargazing trip during the new moon to have the best view."
   • synonyms: new phase of the moon