Titanic new moons
Randy Mann.
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Many of us have heard the term “blue moon,” which refers to two full moons during a single month. Thanks to astronomy enthusiasts and journalists, when there are two new moons during the same month, it’s referred to as a “black moon,” which occurred Friday night.
A new moon, or black moon, is not seen as it passes between the Earth and the sun. During this phase, we are unable to see the moon’s surface. Astronomers consider this phenomenon to be relatively rare, as it only occurs approximately every 24 to 32 months. The next black moon event is not expected until Aug. 31, 2027.
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