Surrounded by myths and doomsday predictions, this phenomenon is good news for astronomers and astronomy lovers, why allows you to see the stars and constellations better.
In fact, it’s the second full moon in the same month or the third in the same season. That is, it occurs when the satellite does not receive sunlight and it is invisible to us.
More than a month, the moon It has four phases, related to the light it receives from the Sun, product of the alignment of the star, the satellite and the Earth. Here we explain what is the black moon and when it happens.
What is the black moon and when does it happen?
To figure out what it’s called black Moon, it is good to make the following review. THE new moon it happens when it is between the Earth and the Sun and is invisible, because the face facing our planet receives no light. THE full moonmeanwhile, it appears when the Earth is between the Sun and the moon, which then shows its fully illuminated face.
The other two phases are quarter crescent, when the Moon, the Earth and the Sun form a right angle, and we see almost the left half of the satellite in the shape of an inverted C or D. He last quarter it happens the same way, but we see the right half.
As the lunar cycle lasts about 29 days, in a month, there is only one new moon. But occasionally we can see two new moons in the same month. THE the second receives the name of black moon. The third new moon of the same season, such as fall or spring, is also given that name.
While the astronomers take advantage of new or black moons to see the space better, since it remains darker than usual, those who prefer the astrology they usually wait for her with respect and even fear.
Astrologers claim that the black Moon is related to Lilith, the woman who preceded Eve and the first who lived with Adam. Then he turned into a demon who kidnaps children one night a month. This way, Lilith awakens the wildest part of being human.
Regardless of these interpretations, the next black moon will happen the May 19th, 12.53pm, according to the Naval Hydrography Service. It will be the third new moon of autumn and that is why it will get that name.
Source: Clarin
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