(slang) A brief period of weeping, especially for self-pity.

(informal) A sentimental or charming moment worthy of capturing in a photograph.

(idiomatic) A memorable moment or event, one which would make a poignant greeting card.

The moment when a country or a society realizes that it needs to catch up with apparent technological and scientific developments made by some other country or countries by increasing its investment into education, innovative research and development, etc.

(idiomatic) A brief instance in which an otherwise obscure, unremarkable, or humble person draws attention.

(idiomatic) A moment of great drama or sentimentality, suggesting the climax of a film.

(physics) The perpendicular distance from a pivot to a point undergoing torque

(physics) The turning effect of a force applied to a rotational system at a distance from the axis of rotation. The moment is equal to the magnitude of the force multiplied by the perpendicular distance between its line of action and the axis of rotation.

currently, now, at present

(Britain, figuratively, broadcasting) A period of stony, unresponsive silence.