Micro Moon 2019: When is the next New Moon and why is it a Micro Moon?

When is the next New Moon phase?

As the Moon orbits the Earth every 29 days, or so, it goes through a number of phases.

The lunar phases are the New Moon, the First Quarter Moon, the Waxing Gibbous, the Full Moon, the Waning Gibbous and the Last Quarter Moon.

Each of these phases has a distinct look dictated by the amount of sunlight falling on the Moon’s face.

The New Moon is the first stage of the lunar cycle and is marked by a complete lack of sunlight.

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