
This year has brought a unique astronomical phenomenon: four "Black Moons" within one season.
After the first on June 25 and the second on July 24, the night of August 23 will mark the third appearance, while the fourth and final one will occur on September 21. This frequent rhythm comes as the Moon's synodic month lasts about 29.5 days, causing the phenomenon to repeat itself several times this summer.
The “Black Moon” is a special phase of the lunar cycle, coinciding with the third New Moon within a season. Unlike the Full Moon, it remains invisible to the naked eye, as its disk is located between the Earth and the Sun, reflecting no light. For this reason, it is not possible to see it directly, except when a solar eclipse occurs.
However, its importance is not related to its appearance, but to the fact that it is a rare phenomenon, which will not be repeated again until 2027, writes A2 CNN. Therefore, although we will not see spectacular changes in the sky, August brings a unique moment for the astronomical calendar.