old moon
The term "old moon" is used to describe the final phase of the lunar cycle when the moon is waning, often appearing as a thin crescent.
🇺🇸 US Voice:
🇬🇧 UK Voice:
Definition
B2Astronomy
(technical)The moon's phase when it is waning and approaching the new moon, typically visible as a thin crescent.
Example
- The old moon is a beautiful sight just before dawn.
C1Folklore
(traditional)In traditional beliefs, the moon seen in the western sky after sunset, usually in its waning phases as a thin crescent.
Example
- In folklore, the old moon was often seen as a time for reflection and preparation for new beginnings.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "old moon":
young moonfull moonblue moonnew moonmoon unitfingernail moonlunar monthlunar orbitclair de lunesmuggler's moonharvest moonmoon shotmoon blindness