Black Moon December 2024: How to see the rare new moon phenomenon in US tonight

Written by on January 1, 2025

On Monday, observers of the skies will once again have the opportunity to experience a rare "black moon."

Why It Matters

There was already a black moon on December 1, which makes this celestial phenomenon extremely rare. The next black moon will not happen for another two and a half years.

What To Know

The black moon is set to occur at 5:37 p.m. ET on Monday, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory.

What Is a Black Moon?

New moons occur every four weeks. A monthly black moon, which is . . .



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