We’ve had a lot of spectacular celestial events lately, with meteor showers and planet alignments. Now get ready for the next one. This weekend it’s the Black Moon. We will be able to experience it in Texas and Arkansas. It’s a pretty cool event, but you’ll never really see it. Confused yet?
The Black Moon Explained
It takes place this weekend, on Friday night and into early Saturday morning (August 22–23). The Black Moon is the second new moon that takes place in a single calendar month. It is pretty rare as this only happens about once every 33 months.
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What is Happening on a Black Moon
According to space.com
During the new moon phase, the moon is positioned between Earth and the sun, so its unlit side faces us, rendering it invisible against the bright sky.
How to Observe the Black Moon You Can’t See in Texas and Arkansas
Without the moon’s light, the night will be darker, and it will be perfect for stargazing.
The next Black Moon won’t take place until August 31, 2027.
When to See the Moon Again
After the Black Moon, you can see it reemerge on Monday, August 25 and Tuesday, the 26 when it reappears as a super thin crescent moon. To see it, you’ll need to look to the western horizon about 30 to 40 minutes after sunset…