A black moon will occur this Friday, the final day of September, for those in the Western Hemisphere (North and South America). Learn more about black moons.

New moons can be readily seen only when they pass directly in front of the sun, causing solar eclipses. Otherwise, sky-watchers must look to the days before or after a new moon, when just a sliver ...

A black moon is a rare occurrence. The next Black Moon will occur on Aug. 23, 2025. This is considered a Black Moon under the definition of the third new moon in a season of four new moons. A ...

The next event will occur on August 23, 2025, marking the third new moon of a four-new-moon season. The next black moon will occur on August 31, 2027. Sun and moon in conjunction on Dec. 30 ...

'Black Moon' to Block the Sun in 2022's First Solar Eclipse. Published Apr 26, 2022 at 7:25 AM EDT. ... A Black Moon may also be the third new moon if there are four in a season.

THERE was a rare Black Moon last night – but what is the phenomenon and why do they happen? The astrological phenomenon takes place when there is no new moon because the satellite’s Ear… ...

Although the black moon itself won't be visible, its impact on the night sky is significant. The darkness allows for better visibility of stars, planets, and even distant galaxies.

A new moon is the "invisible phase" of the moon, with the illuminated side facing the sun and the night side facing Earth, according to NASA.The eight lunar phases, in order, are: new moon, waxing ...

The next monthly black moon won’t happen until Aug. 31, 2027. Seasonal black moons are slightly rarer and happen about once every 33 months. The next seasonal black moon will rise on Aug. 23, 2025.

The moon will be missing from the night’s sky but the stars and planets may appear brighter than usual. The best time to see it is in the early hours of tomorrow morning, long before the sun rises.