A "black moon" will rise this weekend

The black moon will enable stargazers to see more of the heavens

The last seasonal black moon occurred on May 19, 2023, according to Space.com

A "black moon" is on the rise this weekend on Friday, Aug. 22 and while you won't be able to see it, you'll still be able to catch a very rare celestial sight.

"The black moon is a new moon, meaning the moon is between the Earth and the sun, and its illuminated side faces away from us, making it appear dark," according to Northeastern Global News.

The Space.com website added, "Unlike a supermoon or lunar eclipse , a black moon isn't something you can watch unfold in real time...Black moon isn't an official astronomical term, but it's used to describe unusual timings of new moon phases.

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