Black Moon 2015 - On Wednesday, a supermoon will appear on the starry skies of the night. However, it has quite an exceptional eccentricity - it will be a new moon. Though the seasonal black moon won't be seen during the day with the sun's glaring rays, with the help of the minimal light pollution from the moon and astronomical binoculars, you can see the moon with a bit of clarity.
The occurrence of the black moon can signify some superstition beliefs but for science, it's just another spectacular astronomical event this 2015.
So, here are 8 interesting astronomical facts about the black moon 2015.
1. On Feb. 18, the moon will be nearest to the Earth and will look 30 percent brighter and 14 percent bigger than the normal full moons. According to SMN Weekly, the phenomenon is called as a "perigee moon."
2. A black moon is simply a new moon version of a blue moon, which is an extra full more in a season and has nothing to do with color, Universe Today reported.
3. A black moon occurs when a month is missing a full or new moon. CBS Local stated the phenomenon can only occur in February, as the lunar synodic period from like phase to phase is 29.5 days long. The last one occurred in 2014 and the next will be in 2018.
4. The black moon could intensify ocean waters to create surging tides, known as a "Perigean Spring Tide." In some counties, like the United States, the phenomenon is known as the "King Tide." As a result, a coastal flood alert is in effect for the Bay Area until Thursday.
5. On March 20, another supermoon will happen and will also be a new moon. What makes this one different is what people in far-northern Arctic latitudes will see. NewsLedge reported a total solar eclipse will be seen as the new moon passes right in front of the sun. While for those living throughout Europe, northern Africa and northeastern Asia, a partial solar eclipse will occur.
6. This 2015, there will be six supermoons. The first supermoon of the year was in Jan. 20. After the Feb. 18 appearance, the next one will be on Mar. 20, Aug. 29, Sept. 28 and Oct. 27.
7. The term "supermoon" was coined by Richard Nolle over 3 decades ago, Tech Times learned. It was popularized and became the accepted, more dramatic term for perigee moons. On average, a year usually sees 4 to 6 supermoons.
8. The black supermoon won't be back until Oct. 30th 2016, however a spectacular blue moon is expected on July 31, 2015.
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