New Moon

Question 1

New Moon is the beginning of a month

Answer 1

Numbers 10:10

Question 2

New Moon is a light that decreases

Answer 2

Sirach 43:6-8 He made the moon also to serve in her season for a declaration of times, and a sign of the world. 7 From the moon is the sign of feasts, a light that decreaseth in her perfection. 8 The month is called after her name, increasing wonderfully in her changing, being an instrument of the armies above, shining in the firmament of heaven;