The buzz right now centers on an event (or non-event, depending on how you think of it) happening Aug. 23. When an astronomical season, which is about three months long, includes four "new moons" rather than three, the third one is sometimes called a Black Moon. This happens about once every 33 months.

Tonight's August new moon will be a rare lunar phenomenon to watch. Here's what to know about the black moon, when, where and time to watch today

Since new moons are invisible — we're viewing the unlit side of the moon as it moves between the Earth and sun — consider heading to one of Michigan's dark sky areas under a clear night sky to get a clear look at the stars overhead Friday night, Aug. 22, or Saturday night, Aug. 23.