Super Moon (Photo : Reuters)
An astronomical phenomenon will take place Wednesday night as the moon moves unusually closer to the Earth.
This unusual phenomenon called supermoon has an interesting twist since it will be a new moon. Astronomers call this phenomenon a "black supermoon."
As this astronomical spectacle takes place, the moon will appear 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than the usual full moon, according to DC Inno. The moon is usually 238,000 miles from Earth but due the moons elliptical orbit, it will be 12,000 miles closer to the planet. Scientists call this phenomenon as "perigree moon."
What makes this "black supermoon" special is the moon will be on the new moon phase, which means it will be almost invisible.
What's even more amazing is this will be the third time the moon will be new in a season where there will be four of them. A black moon and a supermoon occurring at the same time rarely occurs.
The new moon will bring a darker sky and this will be a great time for stargazers to see objects normally invisible due to moon light drowning them out. This phenomenon has a negative effect on Earth as it will cause an unusually high tide called "King Tides."
Despite the strange nature of this phenomenon, scientists warn people not to let superstitious belief take over from scientific reason.
The next "black supermoon" will occur on Oct. 30, 2016. Scientist said a spectacular blue moon is expected to occur in July, according to CBS San Francisco.
