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August 2025 is packed with brilliant sights for stargazers, from planet groupings before dawn to shimmering meteor trails at ...
The black moon, which is also sometimes called an invisible moon, will rise on Dec. 30. The moon will gradually become more visible as it heads to the first-quarter stage by Jan. 6.
This month’s “Black Moon” falls under the former category, and will occur on Monday night, according to NASA. It follows the first new moon of the month, which occurred Dec. 1.
In the quest for advanced civilizations, the universe is not often very forthcoming with its answers. But the recent suggestion by Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has set astrophysics and SETI ...
The black moon will occur on Dec. 30, 2024. As we step into the new year, the black moon, a special new moon phase, brings a wave of fresh opportunities and exciting new beginnings your way ...
Although a black moon isn't something you can see because the part of the moon facing us is in shadow, it does mean the night skies are free of moonlight, making them perfect for stargazing. In ...
Of course, a black moon is not exactly something to see – all new moons, by definition, are invisible. For stargazers, this year’s black moon means an extra opportunity for dark skies in the ...
While you couldn't see it, a Black Moon graced Michigan skies Monday night. The rare and invisible moon phase, a kind of new moon, came just in time to close out 2024. Here's what to know.
WASHINGTON — There will be a rare "black moon" on Dec. 30, but you're likely not going to notice anything that unusual if you look to the sky on Monday. Most people are familiar with blue moons ...
In metro Phoenix, the black moon on Monday, Dec. 30, can be observed by finding a clear spot with minimal light pollution, though the moon itself will be invisible due to its alignment.
One of those two things happens once almost every year. The black moon this year refers to that second definition. There are four new moons this spring: March 21, April 19, May 19 and June 17.
WASHINGTON — There will be a rare "black moon" on Dec. 30, but you're likely not going to notice anything that unusual if you look to the sky on Monday. Most people are familiar with blue moons ...