Astro*Dictionary
by Michael Erlewine

2 articles for
"Interlunar"

Interlunar [Astro*Index]

Time-period from one before to one day after the New Moon during which Moon is essentially invisible.

 

See also:
♦ Lunar Phases ♦ Earth Shine

 

Interlunar [DeVore]

Of or pertaining to the brief period of time that separates the old and the new Moon. The period of the Moon's invisibility during a lunation, the solar period less 26 d., 18 h., or approximately two days.

 

See also:
♦ Lunar Phases ♦ Earth Shine