lunar month
A 'lunar month' refers to the period it takes for the Moon to complete a cycle of phases, influencing various calendar systems.
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Definition
B2Astronomy
(technical)The time it takes for the Moon to complete one full cycle of phases, approximately 29.5 days.
Example
- The lunar month is about 29.5 days, from one new moon to the next.
B2Calendar
(general)A month in a calendar system based on the cycles of the Moon's phases.
Example
- In some cultures, the lunar month is used to determine the dates of festivals.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "lunar month":
synodic monthlunar orbitlunar distanceold moonfull moonyoung moonmoon unitnew moonsidereal periodfingernail moon