lunar

[loo-ner] / ˈlu nər /

ADJECTIVE

pertaining to the moon

Synonyms

STRONGEST

moony

WEAK

celestial interstellar lunatic lunula orbed planetary solar stellar sublunar

Example Sentences

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It also allows researchers to refine methods used to determine the ages of different lunar surfaces by studying how quickly craters and their features change over time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

During their historic lunar flyby, astronauts on NASA's Artemis II mission witnessed meteorites striking the rugged surface of the Moon, a sight that has piqued scientists' curiosity.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The first image shows an 'Earthrise' as the astronauts glimpsed our home planet peaking out beyond a cratered lunar landscape.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Last year, he slashed the budget at numerous science agencies, including NASA, which shifted the agency’s priorities around Artemis, and killed the planned lunar Gateway space station that was supposed to orbit the moon.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Correcting the lunar calendar is a complicated undertaking.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife