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.

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.