Black Moon, This Weekend
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The black moon is occurring this weekend, but it won’t be visible from Earth. Here’s everything you need to know about the celestial event.
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.
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.