\n The lunar event is expected to take place in the early hours of Saturday, August 23, at around 6.06am GMT.\n<\/p>\n
\n According to the U.S. Naval Observatory, the black moon, which was given its name recently, is much different from other moons like the pink, harvest and blood moons.\n<\/p>\n
\n Unlike other lunar events, you won’t be able to see the black moon.\n<\/p>\n
What is the black moon?<\/p>\n
\n The black moon is a new kind of moon which takes place in one of the moon’s eight phases.\n<\/p>\n
\n The new moon occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun, meaning it is invisible from Earth.\n<\/p>\n
\n Unlike normal moons, the black moons’ illuminated side will face the sun, with the dark side facing Earth.\n<\/p>\n
\n U.S. Naval Observatory shares that there are two types of black moons: the seasonal and monthly.\n<\/p>\n
\n The seasonal black moon takes place once every 33 months, while the monthly black moon is when two new moons rise during one month.\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\n The next seasonal black moon is set to take place on August 20, 2028, while the next monthly black moon will be on August 31, 2027.\n<\/p>\n
\n Although you won’t be able to see the black moon, it does offer one big perk: better stargazing conditions.\n<\/p>\n
\n As there will be no moonlight during the lunar event, it will mean that all light from the moon that typically blocks views of stars will not be there.\n<\/p>\n
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Tips for stargazing<\/p>\n
\n Here are some stargazing tips to help you make the most out of the black moon event:\n<\/p>\n
Make\u00a0sure that you are in a dark sky area and have an unobstructed view towards the south<\/p>\n
Lie down on a blanket or sit in a lawn chair to ensure that you have a wide view of the sky<\/p>\n
Your naked eye is the best instrument to use to see meteors \u2013 don\u2019t use binoculars or a telescope as these have narrow fields of view<\/p>\n
Allow your eyes to adapt to the dark and don\u2019t look at any lights, or at your phone, to maintain your dark adaptation<\/p>\n
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