It’s safe to assume you’ve heard the term once in a blue moon, which refers to the rare occurrence when there is a second full moon in a calendar month. But you might not have heard the term “black moon.”

However, on Saturday, August 23, at precisely 2:06 a.m. ET, a black moon is taking place. Although it sounds like something out of a dystopian novel, it’s not that ominous. Let’s take a deeper look at what this all means.

What is a black moon?

Much like great artists such as Picasso, the moon goes through phases. The moon’s version is cyclical, lasting around 29.5 days. A full moon occurs when Earth is between the sun and the moon, and the side of the moon facing Earth is lit up by the sun. A new moon is the exact opposite of a full moon. It occurs when the orb is between Earth and the

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