This rare lunar occurrence is coming at the perfect time.
The seasonal “Black Moon” will appear – or rather, not appear – tonight, during one of the final nights of the Perseid meteor shower, according to timeanddate.com.
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A seasonal “Black Moon” occurs once every 33 months. It’s the third new moon in a season with four new moons (there are usually three in season). The “Black Moon” cannot be seen at night since the dark side of the moon is facing Earth, resulting in a dark, moonless sky.
While the spectacular annual Perseid meteor shower peaked around Aug. 12, it generally continues through Aug. 24. With the “Black Moon” occurring tonight, the sky will be extra-dark, giving viewers a better chance of seeing the elusive shooting stars.
The next seasonal “Black Moon” will happen on Aug. 20, 2028. It will also be a Supermoon.
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