quarter moon

English

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Noun

quarter moon (plural quarter moons)

  1. (astronomy) Either of the intermediate stages between the new and full moons.
    Synonym: quarternary moon

Usage notes

In spite of the name, half of the Moon's visible portion is lit up during a quarter moon, hence, it is also called a half-moon.

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