Black Moon of August 2025: A Rare Stargazing Opportunity

Imagine the moon is having a secret meeting with the sun!

This weekend, a special new moon called a "Black Moon" is happening.

It's a 'Seasonal Black Moon' because it is the third new moon of summer.

When this happens, the moon is between the Earth and the sun, so we can't see it.

It is like the moon is hiding!

This type of moon is rare.

Even though we can't see the moon, the sky gets extra dark, making it perfect for spotting stars and amazing space objects like the Milky Way and nebulae.

So, while the moon is invisible, it's a great time for stargazing!