According to the US Naval Observatory, the phenomenon of Black Moon will be visible at different times in every country. In India it can be seen around 3:57 am in the early hours of December 31.
According to the report, Amavasya occurs when the Sun and the Moon are at the same celestial longitude. During this time, the shining part of the Moon moves away from the Earth and is not visible to the naked eye. Because the Moon’s cycle is an average of 29.5 days, there can sometimes be two new moons in one month.
In the event of a black moon, the moon may not be visible, but it increases the chances of seeing other objects in the sky. Stars, planets and distant galaxies can be spotted by going into dense dark areas. If you have a good telescope, you can see planets like Jupiter and Venus during the Black Moon.
In other Moon related news, scientists are working on creating a separate time zone for the Moon. America has given its space agency NASA the responsibility of developing a universal standard time for the Moon and other celestial bodies. The proposed Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC) aims to assist space missions and increase efficiency. The White House has given NASA a deadline of 2026 to complete this work.
