A Black Moon is not the eye-catching sight to be expected after all. It is simply the second new moon to show in a month where it normally comes only once a month like the full moon, half moon etc. It is very difficult to see it as it is hiding beneath the sun's glare thus it follows the sun as it rises and sets. But what can the Black Moon feed our brains instead of fascinating our eyes on September 30?

New technologies, valid observation and studies of experts, rule out all folklore. If this Black Moon would signify something, it is for the Jews and Muslims, in regards to their respective calendars. The National Geographic has confirmed that the crescent moon with a wax-like feature will shine for the Jewish, for them to celebrate their Jewish New Year on October 2. Following this is the beginning of Muharram for the Muslims, marking the first month in the Islamic lunar calendar.

Exciting as it is, recent articles of The Telegraph have written that the Black Moon may be the "evil twin" of Blue Moon as stated by Joe Rao of space.com as it is also a Full moon showing twice in a month. Twin or not, it can be scientifically explained and no phenomenon whatsoever to happen because of this occurring. And because of different locations, this Black moon will be seen later than September 30 in Eastern Hemisphere, as for London where the moon reaches its new phase at 1:11am, there will never be a Black moon for them to see.

Black Moon happens only once every 2-3 years. Same as with other much-awaited sky-watching activities, it rarely comes but others like eclipses can be seen through a special glasses or a telescope. Aside from being difficult to see, it is just sliver when the moon's sunlit side is visible to the earth. On this, only its mythical side can be compared to any other astronomical event that is when people associate it with bad luck or a catastrophe to come.

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