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Learn what a New Moon is, when it occurs, and how it affects the Earth and the sky. Find out about solar and lunar eclipses, black moons, super and micro moons, and the cultural significance of the first primary Moon phase.
A simulated image of the traditionally defined new Moon: the earliest visible waxing crescent (lower right), which signals the start of a new month in many lunar and lunisolar calendars. At new moon, mostly earthlight illuminates the near side of the Moon .
New Moon. This is the invisible phase of the Moon, with the illuminated side of the Moon facing the Sun and the night side facing Earth. In this phase, the Moon is in the same part of the sky as the Sun and rises and sets with the Sun. Not only is the illuminated side facing away from the Earth, it’s also up during the day!
Find out the dates and times of the new moon and other moon phases in 2024 for Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, USA. See special events such as super moons, eclipses, and blue moons.
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Jun 13, 2024 · Learn how the Moon’s shape changes each night as it orbits Earth and reflects the Sun’s light. See the eight Moon phases, their names, and examples of what they look like from Earth.