{n. phr.}, {literary} A time when the moon is not shining or cannot be seen. * /A was the dark of the moon when the scouts reached camp and they had to use flashlights to find their tents./ Contrast: FULL OF THE MOON.
DARK OF THE MOON
Meaning of DARK OF THE MOON in English
Dictionary of English idioms . Словарь английских идиом. 2012