A black moon will rise over the Earth before the New Year – what is it – Science and IT
The “Black Moon” will be invisible, because at this moment the Moon is closest to the Sun in its orbit.
On December 30-31, 2024, the inhabitants of the Earth will witness the phenomenon known as the “black moon”. If the term “blue moon” is already well known to many, then “black moon” sounds mysterious. However, there is nothing mystical or dangerous about it.
EarthSky writes about it.
A “blue moon” occurs when two full moons occur in one calendar month. Instead, a “black moon” means two new moons in one month. This year's “black moon” will take place on December 30 at 4:26 p.m. Central Standard Time. Thus, for America it will happen on December 30, and for Europe, Africa and Asia – already on December 31.
Like any new moon, the “black moon” will be invisible because at this moment the Moon is closest to…
