👉 Lunules, also known as lunations or lunatides, are astronomical events that occur every 29.5 days within a cycle of the Moon. These events represent the phases of the Moon and help astronomers to understand the movements of celestial bodies in relation to each other. The term "luna" comes from Latin and means "moon." The name "lunules" is derived from the Greek word "lunar," which is believed to be a combination of the words "