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Next Supermoon, the Black Moon, Occurs Feb. 18
Next Supermoon, the Black Moon, Occurs Feb. 18
Sep 21, 2024 5:38 AM

The Black Moon will drift in the sky on Feb. 18, 2015, and it is safe to say it will be an entity of its own.

February's new moon is, as it is both a black and a supermoon, says EarthSky.org. The lunar body qualifies as a "supermoon" since it is new and will be on it's closest approachto Earth during orbit.

To be considered a Black Moon, a , according to UniverseToday.com. February's lunar event meets the most difficult qualification: It will be the third of four new moons in this winter's astronomical season.

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Winter 2014-15 is a bit unusual as it has four new moons, rather than the usual three during a season, UniverseToday says. The fourth new moon will occur just 13 hours before the spring equinox.

The Black Moon may intensify ocean waters to create a larger spring tide, known as a perigean spring tide, EarthSky reports. These tides are not likely to create any major flooding of coastal areas. However, weather can quickly create a turn in events.

Black moons hold , as well as to many who believe a certain action will be amplified when executed during a Black Moon, TimeandDate.com reports. The term "Black Moon" is mostly used by astrologers or those who follow Pagan religions.

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Unfortunately, you will not be able to catch a glimpse of this unique new moon due to the sun's glaring rays concealing it during day hours, EarthSky reports. Never fear, though, there are surprises yet to come. A Blue Moon will occur on July 31 and is sure to be a sight.

This is year of lunar wonders, so be sure to grab a telescope when the time is right and see if you can catch a glimpse of this ghostly evening beauty.

MORE ON WEATHER.COM: Wondrous Images of the Full Moon

A full moon rises behind Glastonbury Tor as people gather to celebrate the summer solstice on June 20, 2016 in Somerset, England. Last night's strawberry moon, a name given to the full moon in June by Native Americans because it marks the beginning of strawberry picking season, last occurred on the solstice on June 22, 1967 and it will not happen again on the summer solstice for another 46 years until June 21, 2062. (Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

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