New Moon

Definition

At the New Moon, the Moon is aligned with the Sun from Earth’s point of view, with her lit side turned mostly away from us. It marks the start of the lunar cycle.

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The New Moon keeps her beginning out of sight. Start small; the first draft does not need an audience.

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