"The days immediately following the black moon will reveal one of the most beautiful lunar sights: the thinnest crescent," Space.com stated. "On the evenings of Aug. 24 and Aug. 25, look toward the western horizon about 30 to 40 minutes after sunset to spot a delicate silver arc, the moon's first reappearance after going dark."

You won’t actually see it, but a rare black moon – this one, the second new moon in an astronomical season – will appear on Aug. 23. Weather permitting, it'll give you darker skies and extra time to stargaze and to observe the end of the Perseid meteor shower.