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Dark Moon vs New Moon- What's the Difference

1/14/2011

 
Dark Moon vs New Moon: What's the Difference?
​There almost always seems to be a little confusion as to these two terms. Often, too, they seem to be used interchangeably -which only adds to the confusion!

So, let's see if we can't set some things straight. 

The Dark Moon

​Astronomically, this refers to the period when the Moon is not visible in the sky. This lasts between 1-3 days, depending upon your location. This is the period between the end of the Waning Moon up to and including the very start of the Waxing Moon, when the Moon is again illuminated by the Sun.

Astrologically and magickally, this refers to the period when the Moon is not illuminated in any way, it is the period between the end of the Waning Moon and the start of the Waxing Moon. 

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The New Moon

Astronomically, this refers to the Midpoint of the Dark Moon, the time of which the Moon is exactly between phases, i.e. Waxing and Waning, as such, all times given for the New Moon on calendars, and even on the NASA website, are the Midpoint, the peak of, the Dark Moon.

Astrologically and magickally, this refers to the very beginning of the Waxing Moon, when the Moon is again illuminated by the Sun; that very first Crescent of Moon in the Sky.

I personally prefer to use the astrological and magickal definitions as I feel they are the most accurate. Also, it's interesting to note that these are fairly older definitions to these terms, being used originally as part of maritime, astronomical, and common vocabulary.

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Sally Johnston
3/14/2015 07:47:34 pm

Do you know of a koon phase application that will work on an Android phone that includes the exact dates and times as well as the Dark, Full and New Moon Phases

Althaea
4/3/2015 01:56:44 am

Hello!

I actually have and love the app Lunar Phase by AndScaloid. It's free, shows timing for lunar phases, eclipses, as well as rise and set times. Plus, you can customize by it your exact location and it will show you where in the sky the Moon and Sun should be visible for you. Not a paid promotion, I've just used this app for years and have no complaints (though I would love it if it showed what sign the Moon was in. *shrugs*)

Namaste!

Michieal
6/2/2016 08:35:27 am

Ok, I realize that "Do you know of a koon phase " is a fat finger moment, but... I find this phrase incredibly comical. Also, this website (available from any phone, not just androids) has the current moon phase.
http://www.calculatorcat.com/moon_phases/phasenow.php

SilvrMyst
5/16/2015 02:10:42 pm

Deluxe Moon is also a good app. It seems pretty accurate and tells the signs also.

Lorri link
2/15/2019 06:31:17 pm

This is a good one. https://www.moongiant.com/phase/today/


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