Last 'Rare' Dec. Black Moon Of 2024

Black Moon December 2024: How to See the Rare New Moon Phenomenon Tonight
On Monday, observers of the skies will once again have the opportunity to experience a rare "black moon." There was already a black moon on December 1, which makes this celestial phenomenon extremely rare.
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 invisible from our view. The black moon is a new moon in Capricorn, an Earth sign associated with ambition, professional goals, societal structures and authority, according to Thomas.
A rare December Black Moon closes out 2024: The next one won’t appear for years
Between December 30 and 31, skywatchers will witness a rare celestial event—the Black Moon, the final astronomical phenomenon of 2024.
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.
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.
Why Year of the Snake 2025 won’t follow Lunar New Year’s Eve. It’s ‘the moon’s fault’
The Chinese calendar has no 30th day of the 12th lunar month this year, and it’s to do with the moon’s orbit. So when will people celebrate?
Rare black moon will grace our sky tonight
A rare black moon will appear in the sky on December 30, making it a perfect night to go stargazing. Here's what you need to know.
Black Moon 2024: Timing, visibility, stargazing opportunities and significance of this rare celestial event
In December 2024, a rare celestial event known as the Black Moon will occur, marking the second new moon in a single month. This phenomenon, happening
Once in a ‘black moon’? What to know about this upcoming celestial spectacle
The end of the month will see a special kind of new moon, that has been nicknamed a “black moon.” A new moon is one of the moon’s eight phases. It marks its invisible phase, with the illuminated side facing the sun and the night side facing the Earth. A black moon refers to the second new moon occurring in a calendar month.
Black Moon 2024: Date, Timings, & All To Know About Last Astrological Event Of The Year
A Black Moon is an uncommon occurrence that takes place when there is either no New Moon or Full Moon in February, or when a month features two New Moons. This occurrence can take place solely in February, as it is the only month that is shorter than a lunar cycle. Interestingly, the appearance of a black moon is influenced by the time zone.
What to know about tonight's "black moon"
That's because a black moon is the term for the second new moon to fall in a single calendar month, and new moons appear ...
Full moon calendar: When every full moon shines in 2025 in Texas
Skywatchers will be treated to a dozen full moons in 2025, as well as a total lunar eclipse and three supermoons.