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The Parker Solar Probe from NASA has successfully made its closest approach to the sun, as confirmed by the space agency on Friday. Earlier this week, the spacecraft came within a record distance of 3.8 million miles (6 million kilometers) from the intense star. NASA received a confirmation message from Parker on Thursday evening, indicating it successfully endured the journey. LiveNOW from FOX host Carel Lajara interviewed Dr. Grant Mitchell, a NASA Research Astrophysicist, regarding the latest updates.
An uncommon Black Moon is set to rise at the close of the year, providing both professional and amateur astronomers an excellent chance to observe some distant celestial objects.
The term Black Moon refers to the second new Moon occurring within the same calendar month, as explained by TimeAndDate.com. According to NASA, a new Moon is the lunar phase when the illuminated portion of the Moon faces the Sun while the dark side is directed towards Earth.
The Black Moon, occasionally referred to as an invisible Moon, will rise on December 30. It will gradually become more visible as it progresses towards the first-quarter phase by January 6.
During a new Moon, the dark side is aimed at Earth due to the Moon positioning itself between Earth and the Sun. An additional illustration would be during a solar eclipse when a new Moon moves across the Sun’s face. In this instance, the Moon’s shadow is cast upon the Earth.
As the illuminated regions of the Moon seem to alter shape over the month, each distinct change is referred to as a phase, and every phase possesses its own designation. (Image: NASA/Bill Dunford)
Nights of a new Moon are perfect for astronomers because of the absence of moonlight. This allows objects that are typically challenging to observe to become significantly clearer in the night sky.
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