Mostly clear skies could provide for optimum viewing of this unusual astronomical sight late Wednesday afternoon.

We've seen several full "Supermoons" over the valley in the last few months, where the moon is on its closest approach to the Earth, looking visibly larger. What will make this new moon a black moon is that it is the third new moon in a season, in this case winter.

Color-wise, this moon won't look any different than any other new moon, but its "Supermoon" status of being closer to the Earth will make viewing it a spectacular sight.

A black moon can look very dark so, keep an eye out for the thin crescent sliver that shines through before or after the event.

It's possible that people in the Valley may be able to make out the moon's thin crescent just before moonset at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday.

 

 

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