Astronomers recommend using this time to observe fainter celestial objects. As Space.com notes, “The dark moonless skies surrounding a new moon are also perfect for observing fainter deep sky objects that would otherwise be very difficult and sometimes impossible to see.”
While the term may sound ominous, the Black Moon is simply a quirk of lunar timing. Seasonal Black Moons occur about once every 33 months, while the alternative definition — a second new moon in a single calendar month — won’t happen again until August 31, 2027.
As one astronomer put it, “The Black Moon reminds us that our calendar doesn’t fully match the rhythms of the cosmos. It’s rare events like these that help us appreciate the precision and beauty of our universe.”
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