Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

old-moon

noun

/oʊld muːn/

Definition

The term ‘old-moon’ traditionally refers to the moon that is visible at the early stages of its new cycle or the moon in its waning phases, when it appears less than half illuminated.

Examples

As the old-moon rose over the horizon, it cast a soft glow on the landscape.
The fishermen often prefer to go out during the old-moon phase for better catches.
In folklore, the old-moon is associated with various myths and stories.