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Experiencing the void is like FM said. Mine are also usually black also, sometimes white or gray which may be something else happening. I agree with the possibilities that FM mentioned for what may be be bringing you to the void. You most likely will only notice the void when you are lucid and not expecting to wake up (we tend to get what we expect), though I have recalled some transitions of non-lucids that were void-like and I bet FM has recalled quite a few with his excellent recall rate. The more time I spend in the void, the more I feel that there is also a possibility that the void could be moments of non-REM lucidity (NREM, Delta), especially towards the end of your sleep when REM periods are close together thus making it likely to be easier to surf the gap between REM periods. I find fun ways to stay lucid through the void like moving in an unusual way, often like different animals: a dolphin or a slithering snake.
Thanks! More good info! That's funny you try moving like different animals. I guess that would give you something to occupy your mind during that space.
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Once I knew about the void and even more so after Sageous mentioned "not following the normal path back to your waking body" (or similar) I began extending my LD's more and more, usually via a brief trip to the void and sometimes bringing back the same scene after the shortest of fades. So even though this may seem more advanced, I think that you can take advantage of this too. By realizing that it is possible to extend dreams, you will be able to extend at least some of your LD's.
I hope I can give this a try. Now I just need to get lucid!