The rare 'black moon' of December 30 rises tonight
December 2024 will see a rare "black moon," a term for the second new moon in a calendar month. The second new moon of December will occur tonight, at 5:27 p.m. ET (2227 GMT) on Dec. 30, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory, two days after the waning moon passes by Mercury in the predawn sky.
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.
Black Moon December 2024: How to See the Rare New Moon Phenomenon Tonight
The black moon is set to occur at 5:37 p.m. ET on Monday, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory. New moons occur every four weeks. A monthly black moon, which is not an astronomical term used by scientists, often refers to the second new moon in a calendar month.
All About December's Rare Black New Moon and What It Means for Your Zodiac Sign
This lunation marks the second new moon of the month, marking a rare astronomical event that adds extra astronomical significance to our zodiac world
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.
Once in a Black Moon? This week’s lunar event won’t happen for another 2 years
Black Moon nights. It happens when there are two new moons in the same calendar month. The next Black Moon to meet this definition won’t happen until August of 2027, according to the team at EarthSky.
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.
December's black moon is a new moon phase: What it means for your zodiac sign
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When is the full moon? What to know about tonight’s black moon and the coming wolf moon
As the next full moon nears, a more rare new moon will grace tonight's sky, marking the end of 2024 — the black moon. Tonight's black moon is a rare celestial phenomena that happens roughly every 29 ...
The Capricorn New Moon Is the Perfect Moment for Manifesting
At the very least, take a solid disco nap during the December 30 Capricorn new moon. As 2024 fades into memory, allow ...
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Earth's moon is much older than we thought, according to new evidence
New research suggests volcanic activity reshaped the Moon's geology, resetting its apparent age to 4.35 billion years.
You don't look a day over 4.35 billion! Here's the moon's anti-aging secret
Early interactions with the Earth may have heated up the Moon and caused it to remelt, producing new lunar rocks and erasing ...