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Why Saturday’s 'Black Moon' Presents The Perfect Stargazing Opportunity

... even though you can't see it.

By Chris DeWeese • 18 hours ago

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Creedence Clearwater Revival famously sang about seeing a “bad moon rising.” Well, this weekend, there will be something else happening up in the firmament: A rare “black moon” rising. Unlike CCR, you won’t be able to see it, and yet it will make for an amazing night of stargazing. Here’s why.

What Is A 'Black Moon'?

While it’s not a technical astronomical term, “black moon” can be thought of as the inverse of “blue moon.” While blue moons have to do with full moons, black moons have to do with new moons, which occur every 29.5 days when the moon passes between Earth and

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