Rare 'Black Moon' to Darken Skies on December 30-31

The second new moon of December 2024 offers ideal conditions for stargazing and celestial observations worldwide.

• The 'Black Moon,' the second new moon in a calendar month, will occur on December 30, 2024, at 5:27 p.m. ET (2227 GMT).
• This rare phenomenon will be visible as a darker night sky, with no moonlight, rather than an observable celestial object.
• Stargazers can expect excellent conditions to view planets like Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, and Mars, as well as constellations like Orion and Taurus.
• The event coincides with the approach of the Quadrantid meteor shower, enhancing the potential for spotting meteors in Northern Hemisphere skies.
• Black Moons occur approximately once every 29 months, with the next monthly Black Moon expected on August 31, 2027.

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