noun
- the periods of time from one new moon to the next, each lasting approximately 29.5 days
Usage: astronomy
Examples
- Ancient calendars were based on lunations rather than solar years.
- The farmer tracked lunations to determine the best planting times.
- Twelve lunations make up most lunar calendar years.
- The astronomer calculated the exact length of recent lunations.
- Many cultures celebrated festivals aligned with specific lunations.
- The tidal patterns follow the rhythm of lunations throughout the year.