New moon of August 2025 brings a rare black moon and a close Mars encounter A rare black moon darkens the sky on Aug. 23, 2025, followed by a close encounter between the young crescent and Mars just days later. Astrobitica August 22, 2025 (Last updated: August 22, 2025) 1 minute read A rare black moon darkens the sky on Aug. 23, 2025, followed by a close encounter between the young crescent and Mars just days later. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: 1,800 Global Leaders Converge in Paris for the Most Powerful Week in SpaceNext: What caused the only known lunar landslide? Newly opened Apollo 17 moon samples may hold the answer