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The black moon will give skygazers an opportunity to say goodbye to 2024 by witnessing this rare astronomical phenomenon.

As 2024 draws to a close, skywatchers have one final opportunity to witness a rare celestial event: the Black Moon. But what exactly is a Black Moon? Unlike a traditional new moon, where the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun,

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Like all new moons, black moons are invisible to the human eye

As 2024 concludes, the night sky presents a remarkable celestial event: the black moon. This phenomenon, defined as the second new moon in a single calendar month, occurs infrequently and offers a unique opportunity for skywatchers to witness the heavens under ideal stargazing conditions.

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 at 5:27 p.m. ET (2227 GMT) on Dec. 30, according to the U.S.

Stargazers are in for a rare celestial treat as a Black Moon graces the skies, offering perfect conditions for night-sky observation. This event occurs when two new moons fall within a single calendar month,