The last night of 2024 without a moon!

Written By ندى ماهر عبدربه on 2024/12/31

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

Arab Weather - This evening, skywatchers will witness a rare astronomical event: the black moon, which represents the second new moon in December. This event is a unique opportunity to observe celestial bodies without being hindered by the brightness of the moon, and it is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs once every 29 months.

 

Black Moon: A Rare and Distinctive Phenomenon

 

A black moon is a much rarer phenomenon than a blue moon. When you say a “blue moon,” it means that there are two full moons in the same month, while a black moon occurs when there are two new moons in the same month, making it a much rarer event.

A new moon, in its natural state, is almost invisible, as it lies between the Earth and the Sun, making it dim in the sky. With a black moon, this invisibility is enhanced, as the moon is in its new phase and faces the Earth with its unlit side.

 

 

Perfect opportunity to observe the sky.

 

The black moon is a unique opportunity for astronomy enthusiasts and space scientists, as it allows them to clearly observe other celestial bodies, without the brightness of the moon affecting the view. According to the press service of the Russian Novosibirsk State University, this astronomical event will occur on the evening of December 31, that is, tonight.

 

 

 

Darkness helps the stars shine.

 

With the moon gone, the night sky will be much clearer, allowing other celestial objects to shine brightly. This period of darkness provides an exceptional opportunity to observe stars, planets and other celestial objects, making it an ideal time to take an astronomical tour.

 

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This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.


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