The new moon on Saturday, Aug. 23 kicks off a series of eclipses, including a total lunar eclipse and a partial solar eclipse as an "eclipse season" gets underway.

The Black Moon will occur on August 23, 2025, a rare new moon that appears due to unusual calendar and seasonal timing.

A rare black moon is set to appear on Friday, August 22, and it’s sending shockwaves across social media. While astronomers say it’s just a second new moon in a single month, others are linking it to biblical prophecy and end-of-time warnings.