lunar

Everyday

1. Lunar means to do with the Moon. tree →
2. A lunar month is about 29 and a half days, from one new moon to the next. tree →
3. A lunar eclipse is when the Earth's shadow falls on the Moon. tree →

In the lessons

In science and space lessons, lunar phases are the Moon's changing shapes, the lunar surface has craters and dust, and lunar landings brought astronauts to the Moon (Apollo 11 was the first). In calendars, the Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year) follows the Moon. Phrases: lunar eclipse, lunar module, lunar surface, lunar cycle, Lunar New Year, lunar landing.

Examples

• The astronauts walked on the lunar surface. tree →
• A lunar eclipse happens when Earth blocks sunlight from the Moon. tree →
• We celebrated Lunar New Year with dumplings. tree →
• The lunar module landed safely. tree →
• Lunar rocks were brought back to Earth. tree →
• A lunar cycle takes about 29 and a half days. tree →
• Some calendars are lunar; they follow the Moon. tree →
• A lunar eclipse is safe to look at. tree →

Note

Adjective only. Lunar = Moon; solar = Sun; stellar = stars. Unlike a solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse is safe to watch with your eyes.