January
Thursday, January 7, 2027 · 21:24 CET
Capricorn · Winter Hexagon on show
New Moon 2027
The new moon is the darkest phase of the lunar cycle. With no moonlight brightening the sky, these are the best nights of the month for stargazing, deep-sky observing, and catching the Milky Way — and the ideal anchor dates for planning dark-sky trips. Click a month for details.
All New Moons 2027
All twelve new moons of 2027, each with the exact time and the moon's zodiac sign.
February
Saturday, February 6, 2027 · 16:56 CET
Aquarius · Deep view into the Orion Nebula
March
Monday, March 8, 2027 · 10:29 CET
Pisces · Spring equinox new moon
April
Wednesday, April 7, 2027 · 01:51 CEST
Aries · Lyrid meteors without moonlight
May
Thursday, May 6, 2027 · 12:59 CEST
Taurus · Spring galaxies (Virgo Cluster)
June
Friday, June 4, 2027 · 21:40 CEST
Gemini · Short, dark summer night
July
Sunday, July 4, 2027 · 05:02 CEST
Cancer · Peak of the Milky Way season
August
Tuesday, August 31, 2027 · 19:41 CEST
Virgo · Perseid meteors under a dark sky
September
Thursday, September 30, 2027 · 04:36 CEST
Libra · Excellent view of the Andromeda Galaxy
October
Friday, October 29, 2027 · 15:36 CEST
Scorpio · Cool autumn night
November
Sunday, November 28, 2027 · 04:24 CET
Sagittarius · Leonid meteors in a long night
December
Monday, December 27, 2027 · 21:12 CET
Capricorn · Longest new moon nights of the year
Dates and times are based on astronomical calculations (Central European Time). Local conditions can affect visibility.
What Does New Moon Mean?
The new moon is the moment when the Moon stands between Earth and the Sun — its illuminated side faces away from us, so the Moon itself is invisible. For astronomers and stargazers that is no drawback at all: without a bright moon the sky gets noticeably darker, and objects that normally drown in moonlight become visible.
Starry Skies and the Milky Way
On new moon nights the Milky Way can be seen with the naked eye under clear skies — provided you are far enough from light pollution. The best conditions run from May through September.
Observation Window
New moon means no moonlight at night. The window for dark-sky observing opens a few days before the new moon and closes a few days after it. The night of the new moon itself is the darkest.
New Moon and the Lunar Calendar
The new moon marks the start of a new lunar cycle (lunation). The next full moon follows about 14–15 days later. In the lunar calendar, the new moon is the starting point for all the other phase dates of the month.
Making the Most of New Moon Nights
New moon nights are not for observing the Moon — instead they are ideal for everything that usually disappears in moonlight. With simple binoculars or a small telescope, star clusters, nebulae, and other galaxies become far more visible on clear new moon nights. For planning around bright nights instead, see the full moon overview and all upcoming moon dates.
Frequently Asked Questions About the New Moon 2027
Why is the new moon the best time for stargazing?
Without moonlight the sky background gets significantly darker. Faint objects such as nebulae, galaxies, and the Milky Way become much easier to see. Full moonlight can wash out up to 400,000 stars that would be visible around new moon. The Moon Phase Today page shows how dark the current night is.
Can you see the Moon during a new moon?
No. At new moon the Moon stands between Earth and the Sun — its illuminated side faces away from us, so it is not visible in the night sky. Shortly after the new moon, a thin waxing crescent appears above the western horizon after sunset.
How often does a new moon occur?
A new moon occurs once per lunar cycle, roughly every 29.5 days — the length of a synodic month. That means there is usually one new moon per calendar month, and most years have twelve new moons in total.
What is a black moon?
"Black moon" is not an astronomical term but a popular name, most commonly used for the second new moon within a single calendar month. Because a lunar cycle lasts about 29.5 days, this can only happen in months with a new moon very early in the month — it is the dark-sky counterpart to the "blue moon" among full moons.