Once in a 'black' moon? Rare lunar spectacle happening Monday night
You've probably heard of a "blue moon," a term used for two full moons in one calendar month. But have you heard of a "black moon?" The label describes a rare second new moon in a month. Per the U.S.
Rare Black Moon to rise New Year’s Eve — here’s how to see the phenomenon
A rare Black Moon will rise at the end of the year, and it will give both professional and amateur astronomers a great opportunity to view some far-away celestial bodies.
When Is Chinese New Year 2025? Why Monday’s Rare ‘Black Moon’ Sets Up ‘Year Of The Snake’
The Chinese Lunar New Year, starting Jan. 29, 2025, marks the Year of the Wood Snake. It’s celebrated for 15 days, ending on Feb. 12, or Lantern Festival.
Once in a...black moon? Rare celestial event set for Monday
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, or at least the phrase "once in a blue moon.
What is Black Moon? When and Where Can You Watch This Rare Celestial Event in India? Here's What You Need to Know!
A Black Moon occurs when two new moons take place in a single month, making it a rare celestial event. The final Black Moon of 2024 is set to occur on December 30. During a new moon, the moon is positioned between the Earth and the sun,
NASA's Lunar Trailblazer mission to take macro-measurements of Moon's surface in 2025
Before Artemis II, NASA will send two missions to scout the surface of the lunar south pole for resources that could sustain ...
Lunar eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers happening in 2025
The first full moon of 2025 is called the Wolf Moon. It's also a supermoon, set to appear in night skies Jan. 13, and will ...
A total eclipse of the Moon, Saturn’s rings ‘disappear’, meteors and more: your guide to the southern sky in 2025
During the early morning of Monday 8 September, the full Moon will move into the shadow of Earth and be totally eclipsed. The ...
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11 Dazzling Celestial Events to See in 2025, From a Total Lunar Eclipse to Rare Planetary Alignments
Keep your eyes on the sky this upcoming year for a chance to spot breathtaking meteor showers, a special view of Saturn and a ...
December's black moon is a new moon phase: What it means for your zodiac sign
A black moon also refers to the new moon phase itself when the moon is positioned between Earth and the sun, making it nearly ...
Uncrewed lunar missions and 1st private space station among 2025 space launches
From uncrewed lunar missions to the launch of the first private space station, here's a sneak peak at the space missions that ...
Humans will soon be able to mine on the Moon. But should we? 4 questions to consider
Imagine you’ve worked 12 hours in hot and dirty conditions. Some of your co-workers have collapsed or been injured. You wish ...
Astronomical events: 2025 will offer rare 'blood moon' eclipse, 3 supermoons and more
Despite how you may feel about 2024, it was a great year for people into space things. Next year is shaping up to be a great ...
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Laser retroreflector array set for 2026 lunar mission
The optical device, a much more compact version of the retroreflector originally left on the Moon during the Apollo 11 ...
New Marvel Rivals Skins For Squirrel Girl and Moon Knight Coming January 2nd
With the new year on the horizon, Marvel Rivals is celebrating with two new skins for popular heroes. Moon Knight and ...