The phenomenon known as 'Black Moon,' perceived in the West as a sign of the apocalypse or the second coming of Jesus, is predicted to occur on the 23rd.
According to foreign news reports on the 22nd, the Black Moon is expected to rise at around 6:06 a.m. GMT on August 23 (3 p.m. Korean time).
However, in Korea, it will be afternoon, making it likely that it cannot be observed with the naked eye.
The Black Moon refers to the new moon ('s 仲(朔) phenomenon, when the sun and moon align such that the moon is not visible from Earth, occurring twice a month.
Before the second new moon rises, the moon disappears into darkness, which is referred to as the Black Moon. This phenomenon occurs rarely, with a cycle of 32 months. The last Black Moon globally occurred in March 2014.
The next expected Black Moon after the 23rd is on August 31, 2027, at 5:41 p.m. (GMT), with additional occurrences anticipated on August 20, 2028, and June 30, 2030.
In the West, the Black Moon has historically been interpreted as a sign of the apocalypse or the second coming of Jesus. The 'Red Moon' phenomenon is also considered an ominous sign.
In Greek mythology, it is said that when the Red Moon rises, the goddess Hecate appears with the dog of the underworld to cast curses. Thus, the Red Moon is referred to as 'Blood Moon' and considered a bad omen.