Black moon
For other uses, see Black Moon (disambiguation).
Black moon is a reference to one of four astronomical events involving new or dark moons:
| Definition | Notes |
|---|---|
| 1. The second occurrence of a new moon in a calendar month.[1][2][3][4][5] | Cannot occur in February. Analogous to the common calendrical definition of a blue moon for months with two full moons. |
| 2. The third new moon in a season that has four of them. | Analogous to the Farmers' Almanac definition of a blue moon for seasons with four full moons. |
| 3. The absence of a full moon in a calendar month.[1][6] | Can only occur in February, thus January and March will each have a second full moon (a calendrical blue moon). |
| 4. The absence of a new moon in a calendar month.[6] | Can only occur in February, thus January and March will each have a second new moon. As shown in 2014. |
Black moon dates
| Black Moon dates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Date | Type |
| 2014 | Jan 30 | Second New Moon in a single calendar month |
| 2014 | March 30 | Second New Moon in a single calendar month |
| 2015 | Feb 18 | Third New Moon in a season with four New Moons |
| 2016 | Oct 30 | Second New Moon in a single calendar month |
| 2017 | Aug 21 | Third New Moon in a season with four New Moons |
| 2018 | Feb | Calendar month without a Full Moon |
Paganism
In some aspects of Paganism, particularly amongst Wiccans, the black moon is considered to be a special time when any rituals, spells, or other workings are considered to be more powerful and effective.[5][8] Not all aspects hold to this belief and only consider it a normal occurrence of the dark moon. Others do not believe any rituals or workings should be conducted at these times.[9]
See also
References
- 1 2 Cain, Dr. Fraser. "Universe Today". Black Moon. Retrieved Nov 3, 2008.
- ↑ Odenwald, Sten. "Is there a name for the second New Moon in a month?". Ask the Astronomer. Retrieved 2008-10-08.
- ↑ David Harper and Lynne Marie Stockman (1 August 2002). "Two New Moons in one month". Retrieved February 25, 2014.
- ↑ Ankita Mehta (January 29, 2014). "Black Moon 2014: Year's Second Supermoon to Occur on Friday". International Business Times.
- 1 2 Morrison, Dorothy (2004). Everyday Moon Magic Spells & Rituals for Abundant Living. Llewellyn Publications. p. 43. ISBN 0-7387-0249-8.
- 1 2 "The Moon FAQs". Black Moon.
- ↑ "Lunar Calendar".
- ↑ "Moonlore". Wiccan Moon Lore.
- ↑ "Witchipedia". Black Moon.
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