That's because a black moon is the term for the second new moon to fall in a single calendar month, and new moons appear invisible to the naked eye from Earth. While new moons happen throughout the year, two new moons only fall in a single calendar month about once every 29 months, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

As the next full moon nears, a more rare new moon will grace tonight's sky, marking the end of 2024 — the black moon. Tonight's black moon is a rare celestial phenomena that happens roughly every 29 months or longer. The last one occurred in August of 2022 and the next won't come again until May of 2026.

Is the black moon really black? Everything to know about the rare black moon and when to watch the rare celestial event.

December's second new moon, nicknamed the Black Moon, is a rare event that takes place on Jan. 30. Here's how it affects your zodiac sign, according to celebrity astrologer Kyle Thomas' predictions.

The Chinese Lunar New Year, starting Jan. 29, 2025, marks the Year of the Wood Snake. It’s celebrated for 15 days, ending on Feb. 12, or Lantern Festival.