Lunation
/luːˈneɪ.ʃən/noun
The period of time between two successive new moons or full moons.
Did you know?The word 'Lunation' is rooted in ancient lunar worship, reflecting how profoundly the moon's phases influenced human rituals and calendars.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
lunatio
“a period of the moon's cycle.”
Old French
Old French
lunacion
“the action or process of the moon.”
Middle English
Middle English
lunacioun
“the time between new moons.”
Modern English
English
lunation
“the modern term for the moon's cycle.”