Definition

The period of time that occurs between two new moons, which is about 29 days and some hours.

Example

The lunation cycle is important for understanding the phases of the moon.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how long a lunation is?

I actually haven't! How long is it?

It averages about 29 days, which is pretty interesting.

That is cool! I love learning about the moon and its cycles.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lunation → It is formed from "luna" (from Latin, meaning moon) and "-ation" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or process). The word "lunation" refers to the process or cycle of the moon's phases.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for moon, 'luna', to remember that 'lunation' describes the cycle or process related to the moon.

Visually Confused Words