Bible Encyclopedias
Lunation

1911 Encyclopedia Britannica

the period of return of the moon (luna) to the same position relative to the sun; for example, from full moon to full moon. Its duration is 2 9.530588 4 days.

Bibliography Information
Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Lunation'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​bri/​l/lunation.html. 1910.