Black Moon 2024: Different colours of Earth's only natural satellite
Image Source : PTIThe rare Black Moon will appear on December 31 at 3:57 am in India.
Image Source : PTIThe moon's actual colour is gray, but it appears in various colors due to several factors.
Image Source : PTIAs per the National Geography, the moon can appear in 48 different colours including white, yellow, orange and grey.
Image Source : PTIThe colour of the moon depends on the atmosphere.
Image Source : PTIThe moon appears white and yellow during the day, while it appears yellow and orange at night.
Image Source : PTIThe colour of the moon changes due to the position of the Earth between the Sun and the Moon and pollution.
Image Source : PTIThe Moon does not make its own light. Moonlight is actually reflected sunlight.
Image Source : PTIThe colour of the moon also changes according to the rocks, dust and regolith present on the moon.
Image Source : PTIThe next Black Moon will be seen on August 23, 2025.
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