Urban Astronomer Paul Salazar on the new moon

A starry, moonlit night can be the perfect source of relaxation, and contemplation - among other things. The new moon, when the moon is between the earth and sun, is when earth's natural satellite is almost invisible to the naked eye. This is when the night sky is at its darkest.

KALW's Ben Trefny talks with The Urban Astronomer Paul Salazar about why this is the perfect excuse for star-gazing.