wet moon
التعريفات والمعاني
== English ==
=== Etymology ===
wet + moon. In some cultures, when the moon sits perfectly flat, it is "holding" water. As the year progresses and the crescent rotates, it is said to "pour out" its water (creating rain), leaving a "dry moon."
=== Noun ===
wet moon (plural wet moons)
A visual phenomenon when a crescent moon tilts so its "horns" point upward, resembling a bowl or a smile.
Synonyms: Cheshire moon, horned moon
Coordinate term: dry moon
=== Further reading ===
May 15, 2026. What Is A Wet Moon or “Cheshire Moon”?. Farmer's Almanac.