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interlunar

interlunar

9.9
A time when the moon is not visible in the sky between the old and new moon
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪntərˈluːnər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : interlunar
  • Ancient cultures often held special ceremonies during the interlunar period.

Examples

  • Travelers found it difficult to navigate by night in the interlunar darkness.

  • The interlunar phase is a time of reflection.

  • The sky was pitch black on the interlunar night, making the stars appear even brighter.

  • Many cultures celebrate the interlunar period with rituals.

  • The sky was particularly dark during the interlunar nights, making the stars more visible.

  • Many ancient cultures believed that the interlunar phase was a time for reflection and new beginnings.

  • The artist depicted a landscape bathed in shadow, capturing the essence of the interlunar period.

Synonyms

moonless
vsinterlunar
7 4.0

A night when you cannot see the moon

is a technical term for the specific dark period between old and new moon

Antonyms

visible
398 1.0

Easy to see or notice

Surface Forms

interlunar positive

Morphology

interlunar = lunar (semi-transparent) = inter + lunar

Form is clearly 'inter-' + 'lunar', but the meaning is a specialized astronomical term ('between moons' / phase when the moon is not visible) that may be unfamiliar to average learners.

Etymology

The word interlunar comes from inter- ('between') and lunar from Latin luna ('moon'). So, it literally means 'between moons' and names the dark time when the moon is not visible.