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Earth is witnessing tonight a rare celestial event which is the black moon, and this astronomical phenomenon will mark the end of 2024.&nbsp;
The black moon had already occurred in America on the 30th of December, at 5.27 ET, however, for Europe, Africa, and Asia, this celestial event will be visible on the 31st of December.
What is the Black Moon and why does it happen?
The term "Black Moon" is not officially recognized in astronomy but has become popular among skywatchers and media outlets.&nbsp;
A Black Moon occurs when there are two new moons in a single calendar month. The new moon is when the moon is between the Earth and the Sun, making it almost invisible from our perspective.
While new moons happen every 29.5 days, having two in one month is an infrequent event.&nbsp;
How often does a Black Moon happen?
Black Moons are rare, occurring roughly once every 32 months.
However, their frequency can vary depending on the specific calendar and lunar cycles. For instance, if the first new moon falls on the first day of the month, the second one will happen at the very end, making it a Black Moon.
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