Black Moon 2023: The Black Moon, another special celestial event, will occur today. The Black Moon is an astronomical phenomenon with cultural and historical significance. It has nothing to do with scientific terminology or astronomical progress. The Black Moon, by Day and Time, can be determined by two conditions, the third new moon in a season of four new moons or the second new moon in a calendar month.
What is a black moon and how does it happen?
A Black Moon is a special moon phase that occurs occasionally. The Black Moon is the opposite of the Blue Moon and signifies the appearance of the second new moon within a month. On the other hand, a Blue Moon occurs when there are two full moons in a month.
Additionally, additional full moons in a season are called ‘Black Moons’. Because seasons on Earth typically last three months and are made up of three new moons.
According to Time and Date, this term is often used to refer to many phenomena related to the New Moon, such as:
- Second new moon in the same month
- The third New Moon in a season of four New Moons
- There is no new moon in February
- There is no full moon in February
What are the different types and phases of the Moon?
When, where and how to see the black moon?
This year’s Black Moon will occur on May 19, 2023, according to the celestial event’s seasonal definition. The new moon marks the period when the Earth-facing side of the moon is completely covered in darkness, in contrast to the full moon, which covers the entire surface of the moon with sunlight. Due to the lack of strong light, the Black Moon will be almost invisible.
However, this is a great opportunity for stargazers to see distinct constellations, stars, star clusters, and other celestial objects.
When will there be the next Black Moon?
The fact that Black Moons are relatively rare events means that Earth doesn’t even record many of them. And after today, the next Black Moon will occur on December 31, 2024, by definition the second new moon in a calendar month, in Hours and Days.
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What is the meaning of the Black Moon?
According to Yoga Magazine, “Moonless nights are considered a time of inner focus, quiet reflection, and intention setting. The Black Moon brings a little more of this cosmic power. If the New Moon plants seeds of intention and inspiration, the Dark Moon unites those intentions.”
And for pagans, black moons are especially important because they are believed to increase the power of certain actions when performed on the night of a black moon.
The exceptional black moon will be followed by major lunar events ahead. Astronomy enthusiasts should prepare to witness a strawberry moon, Buck moon, micro moon, super blue moon, harvest moon, hunter moon, cold moon and more again.
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