There Will Be a Rare Black Moon This Friday
This Friday will be a great night for stargazing.
A rare Black Moon will occur this Friday, September 30, for the first time since March of 2014.
The most common definition of a Black Moon, according to Science Alert, is the second new moon of the calendar month. It occurs approximately every 32 months.
A new moon is the first phase of the lunar cycle, as the sun illuminates the side facing away from Earth and the moon seemingly disappears from our view.
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Thanks to this, the lunar event offers dark skies that are prime for stargazing. To get the most out of a Black Moon, head to a spot that's far away from city light pollution.
The Eastern Hemisphere will get a Black Moon towards the end of October, and the next time there will a Black Moon in the Western Hemisphere will be July 2019.
Talia Avakian is a digital reporter for Travel + Leisure. Follow her on Twitter at @TaliaAvak.
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