Lunar
(adjective)
- Relating to the moon or its movements.
- Of or relating to the period of 29.5 days in which the moon completes one full cycle of phases.
Origin:
Late 17th century: from latin lunar "relating to the moon", from luna "moon".
Examples:
- The lunar calendar is based on the cycles of the moon.
- The lunar module was used to land on the moon.
- The lunar eclipse occurs when the earth is between the sun and the moon.
- The lunar year has 12 lunar months.
- The lunar surface is covered with a layer of fine dust called regolith.