What is a Black Moon?

Think of a Black Moon as the lunar equivalent of a “limited edition” release or a boutique craft beer — rare, a little pretentious, and mostly around so people can brag, “Oh, you’ve probably never seen one.” It’s not an official astronomy term, but sky-watchers love giving celestial events moody names. A Black Moon can mean a few different things:

The second new moon in one month: Like the moon saying, “Surprise, I’m back.” Happens every 29 months.

The third new moon in a season with four: That’s the one we’re getting August 22–23, 2025. It’s the lunar equivalent of leap-year scheduling shenanigans.

A February with no new or full moon: This only happens about once every 19 years. Imagine February ghosting the moon entirely.

Why is the August 22–23 Black M

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