The moon will seem fully dark in the Earth's sky on Friday, December 23, when it is in its new moon phase.

The moon will seem fully dark in the Earth's sky on Friday, December 23, when it is in its new moon phase.

The new moon on Friday begins the final lunar cycle of 2022, which will continue until 2023. It is also the last new moon of the year.

The new moon on Friday begins the final lunar cycle of 2022, which will continue until 2023. It is also the last new moon of the year.

This cycle ends after the Wolf Moon, which occurs on January 6 and is the first full moon of 2023.

This cycle ends after the Wolf Moon, which occurs on January 6 and is the first full moon of 2023.

The moon rises and sets about the same time each day when it is in its new moon phase. The brilliance of our star obscures the lunar face as a result.

The moon rises and sets about the same time each day when it is in its new moon phase. The brilliance of our star obscures the lunar face as a result.